Tuesday, September 07, 2010

My Dear Grandma


When my phone rings early in the morning it's usually not a good sign. So when my phone rang while I was in the shower this morning, I knew something was wrong.

My grandma, Anna Lou Seely, slipped peacefully to the other side during the night. This Saturday, September 11th would mark her 9 year anniversary of being diagnosed with breast cancer. She sure was a fighter! She definitely had her ups and downs over the years but she truly fought through some tough times.

I will always remember her fun, spunky personality. The fleece blanket she made for me and each of her grandkids. That was Grandma's thing. I will remember the poem she wrote for Simon when he was born. There are so many wonderful things I will remember about her.

One of the greatest things that brings me so much comfort during this time is that she is no longer suffering. When her chemo treatments changed a few weeks ago, the side effects were really hard on her. She has suffered long enough and Heavenly Father has called her home. I am so grateful for the knowledge that I have of families and the eternities. I will see Grandma again and I am so grateful for the example she has set for me and all of her posterity.

2 comments:

Emily Jones said...

I'm sorry to hear about your grandma. It sounds like she was an amazing women!

Jessica said...

It's so hard to lose a grandparent. I hope you are doing okay. She sounds like a really good grandma.