On November 19th our Grammy left us to go live with Jesus. She was 90 (nearly 91) years young. Grammy Willie was a big part of our life over the last year and a half while she was living with my mom and step dad who took care of her. Grammy suffered from dementia during these later years and for the most part didn't know what was going on but she still managed to bring lots of fun and laughter to our lives with her quick wit and sense of humor.
I cannot even begin to tell you how wonderful my mom and Garry are. They did so much to help Grammy during the time she lived with them. I don't think I could ever do what they did. Not only did they help her with all her day to day necessaries, they also did it with more much love and compassion than would ever be expected.
My brothers were a big help to my mom and Gary as well. They didn't fully ease the burden and much of the time complained when their help was needed but I know they will be blessed for their service to Grammy and to my parents. It was very tender to watch these two say good bye.
The morning after getting the news that Grammy had left us I sat my boys down to tell them what had happened. We talked about the funeral and what they would see when we were there. We discussed how Grammy's body was still here but that her spirit had left her body and she went to go live with Jesus. I mentioned to the boys that since Grammy was no longer in her body that she would have her memories back and that is a happy thing for her and that even though it's sad that Grammy isn't alive anymore it's happy because she can be with her husband and other family members who have already gone to live with Jesus. During the viewing Carter and his cousin "K" went up to the casket to say good bye to Grammy. While there Carter turned to "K" and said, "This is only her body, her spirit is in Heaven where she got her memories back." It was so cute and so very precious.
Grammy's Children: Bill, Sandy, Gary and John
Most of the family: Ryan, Gary, Nate, Peter, Severin, Dane,
Megan, Ashley, my Momma and Me (with my sleeping Riley)
We will miss Grammy Willie very much but we know that she is much happier now that she has her memories back.
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