My dear, sweet Grandmother passed away on October 30. She was always such a true "lady"--one that never spoke poorly of anyone, was always optimistic, and always cheerful. She had an eye for beauty and everything she did in her life had a certain grandeur about it. I remember her always looking "put together" and perfect, and always having a smile on her face. She could talk to anyone--and she usually did :) She took delight in her family and they in her. My aunt Judy, who will truly be blessed for her selfless act of love, had cared for Grandma for the last 10 years of her life while she had been battling Alzheimer's and was in a wheelchair for the past 4 years.
The girls and I were able to fly out to UT to attend her funeral. It was very sad to finally say goodbye to her. Her funeral service was beautiful, and even though it snowed over 6 inches that day in SLC, the day had a certain charming, peacefulness to it. My happiness in all this is knowing that she is so much better off in the next world. She no longer struggles to communicate her needs and wants, her thoughts and feelings, her pains and sufferings. I know she is amazingly happy and free now. She is, no doubt, strolling hand in hand with her sweetheart of over 50 years through beautiful gardens more amazing than we on earth can ever imagine. She is enjoying being surrounded by loved ones that had gone on before her. And she is once again in our Heavenly Father's presence. Grandma Amy, you will be missed.
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