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Grandma

Yesterday, February 8, my husband's Granny died. She was 94 and died after a three year battle with Lou Gehrig's disease. She is his last grandparent. She was mine too, as all of my grandparents were gone before I turned 25.

She was a sweet, yet feisty lady. She knew what she wanted and made sure her family was taken care of. She made the best pear preserves and the most amazing pecan pie. I am lucky enough to have both recipes.

Alex called her his favorite old granny. She will be missed.

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Dione said…
I can't even count how many people's grandparents have died recently. I'm starting to think there's some big party going on up there and everyone is coming to get their spouses. Either way I'm sure the reunions must be wonderful.

That's sweet that she was an awesome granny! I will be thinking of both your family and Anita's this week!
February 9, 2009 at 8:37 AM
Lisa~~ said…
So sorry for your loss. Cherish those sweet memories especially when you make her recipes.
February 9, 2009 at 11:09 AM
The Landes Family said…
So sorry to hear about your lose. You and your family are in my prayers.
February 9, 2009 at 12:21 PM
Anonymous said…
So sorry about Jay's Grandma. Now she is in a wonderful place. Hope your foot is healing:)
February 9, 2009 at 9:27 PM
Shauna said…
So sorry to hear about Jay's granny. Glad you have some of her recipes that you will be able to remember her with and wonderful memories!
February 9, 2009 at 10:38 PM
The Stanley's said…
I really love pecan pie. If it isn't a family secret you could share. We read your post this morning before I drove Jonathon to BYU and my brother to the airport. I was telling him about it in the car and he thinks it is really freaky how much we have in common!
February 10, 2009 at 12:40 PM
M3 said…
Oh I'm so sorry.
February 10, 2009 at 2:54 PM
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