Happy Heavenly Birthday

Today is my Grandmother's first Heavenly birthday. She passed away last March, so that makes this her first birthday since her passing from this earth into Heaven. 

I was blessed to spend her last birthday with her... at least, part of it. I took a trip up to Chicago (from San Antonio) to see her and my other grandparents last year (see that post HERE if you're interested). My last day there was on her birthday, so I got to spend most of the morning with her on what ended up being her last birthday on earth. 

My grandmother was the most beautiful person I know, both inside and out. She and I were very close, even though we lived over 1200 miles apart. 

She was my "prayer warrior." I could call her about ANYTHING and ask her to pray about it and she would. 

We'd just talk on the phone about the birds and the weather and what we were watching on TV. 

And I'll tell you... NOBODY loved my boys more than she did. 

She was the strongest person I know. When my grandpa died almost 12 years ago, I spent a week with her immediately afterward. It was the hardest thing I ever did... but I'm so glad I did. (Long story short, I was planning on spending my spring break in college with her helping take care of my very, very ill Grandpa, but he ended up passing away a few days before spring break, so I spent my spring break helping my Grandma wrap up things regarding his life) She was so sad, and I'll never forget, before his funeral, right before the family left the private viewing area in the funeral home, she grabbed his hand. That's true love. 

And now they're together again. 

I miss her so much, it hurts. Part of me is still missing without her. I have one of her Bibles, and that helps me feel closer to her. I also wear a purple ring on my finger since it was her birthstone. 

My grandma was the woman who helped teach me to cook, bake, knit, crochet, and sew. (My mom helped teach me too). She made my sister and me clothes and Halloween costumes and just about anything else we needed. 

One year, she sent me a box of her "famous" Christmas cutout sugar cookies because I wasn't able to visit very long for Christmas. She was one of the most thoughtful people I know. 

She made my wedding veil (the cat "Helped" too). 

She flew all the way to Wyoming for my wedding. She wouldn't have missed it for anything. 

I am honored to have had her as my grandmother and she is a major part of who I am today. 

Oh, I miss her. 

Happy Heavenly birthday, Grandma. I love you.