Thank You
I am blown away by all the emails and support from people in my Grandma's passing. Unbelievable. Thank you. If you knew her - you would have loved her. If you didn't - you missed out in a massive way.
I will be away most of this week. Grandma is from Nestor Falls which is in the middle of nowhere and the most beautiful place anywhere. We have a flight to Thunder Bay and then 5 hours of driving from there. We will be gone Tuesday through Saturday most likely. Carolynn and Beth are here holding down the fort at KJP.
Anyhow, all the grandkids were asked to share something at the funeral on Thursday if they can/want. I know I'll be blubbering but I wanted to say something. I started to think about everything I learned from Grandma (or GG as most of us called her for either Grandma Grace or Great Grandma to my kids). This is a quick draft, thought I'd share with you some of the lessons I learned... (and am in the process of learning - I'm far from most of these!)
All I needed to know I learned from GG....
GG taught me that it is important to give others the spotlight, and to sit in the audience cheering them on. Being a cheerleader and support is just as important (if not more) than being the star of the show.
GG taught me that love is more than words.
GG taught me the art of remembering.... names, what someone is going through, and what someone likes. To pick up on comments casually said in conversation of something the person needed, and remember it come Christmas. To inquire after people and their specific situation. To remember people by name. To stock the fridge with your guests favourite food.
GG taught me that life is full of simple joys - a garden in full bloom, a shore launch, fresh picked strawberries, catching a big walleye, a walk on a beautiful day.
GG taught me to laugh often and much. But never at someone's expense.
GG taught me I am a part of the world I live in and need to be informed. Staying up to date on current affairs - both politically and culturally... from the evening news to Dancing with Stars.
GG taught me that it is better to listen than to speak. Then when you do speak, everyone is all ears.
GG taught me how to live life to the fullest.
I will be away most of this week. Grandma is from Nestor Falls which is in the middle of nowhere and the most beautiful place anywhere. We have a flight to Thunder Bay and then 5 hours of driving from there. We will be gone Tuesday through Saturday most likely. Carolynn and Beth are here holding down the fort at KJP.
Anyhow, all the grandkids were asked to share something at the funeral on Thursday if they can/want. I know I'll be blubbering but I wanted to say something. I started to think about everything I learned from Grandma (or GG as most of us called her for either Grandma Grace or Great Grandma to my kids). This is a quick draft, thought I'd share with you some of the lessons I learned... (and am in the process of learning - I'm far from most of these!)
All I needed to know I learned from GG....
GG taught me that it is important to give others the spotlight, and to sit in the audience cheering them on. Being a cheerleader and support is just as important (if not more) than being the star of the show.
GG taught me that love is more than words.
GG taught me the art of remembering.... names, what someone is going through, and what someone likes. To pick up on comments casually said in conversation of something the person needed, and remember it come Christmas. To inquire after people and their specific situation. To remember people by name. To stock the fridge with your guests favourite food.
GG taught me that life is full of simple joys - a garden in full bloom, a shore launch, fresh picked strawberries, catching a big walleye, a walk on a beautiful day.
GG taught me to laugh often and much. But never at someone's expense.
GG taught me I am a part of the world I live in and need to be informed. Staying up to date on current affairs - both politically and culturally... from the evening news to Dancing with Stars.
GG taught me that it is better to listen than to speak. Then when you do speak, everyone is all ears.
GG taught me how to live life to the fullest.
posted by Krista Jefferson Photography at
7:35 PM
1 Comments:
beautifully said Krista. I'll be praying for you this week. With love.
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