Until now.
Two grandmothers gone in one year....and two miracle baby boys nestled in my womb. Funny how that circle of life works.
I am sad that they will never meet their great-grandsons, and sad that our boys will never get to know two wonderful women. However, I can smile and be at peace because there are two angels watching over them now.
My Memommy was so excited that she had two great-grandsons on the way. It weighed heavy on her heart that we had so much trouble conceiving for all of these years. The last time I talked to her was on the day we found out that we were having two boys, two weeks before her passing. She giggled in excitement and told me how happy she was for us. "Oh dahlin', I'm so happy for you and Andy!"
She then proceeded to tell me a funny story about a name that we should use. I'm so glad she knew that I was finally pregnant before she passed. I think it would break my heart even more for her to have never known during her time here on Earth.
A woman of true southern grace, with a giggle that would send you into hysterics. Her favorite word was "shit", with a southern drawl of course. She absolutely loved to read about and collect angels. She was usually sporting the cataract sunglasses if you were around her during the daylight hours, and always with a glass of white wine in the evenings, chilled with one ice cube. "Honey, would you please get me another ice cube for my wine? Just one. This one already melted."
I'm going to really miss her...and I can't wait to give one of our boys the name we spoke of the very last time I talked to her.
Our last Christmas together...2010
Our last Mother's Day together, 4 generations, May 2011
17 Weeks
18 Weeks
See, I am sending an angel ahead of you to guard you along the way and to bring you to the place I have prepared.
Exodus 23:20
Exodus 23:20
11 comments:
This made me smile and cry at the same time. Love you.
What a sweet post in honor of your Meommmy! Even though this is sad news, I don't feel like this is a sad post, but instead, a very precious and love-filled post about someone who obviously meant a lot to you! I can't wait to hear the name! What a lovely thing to share with her!
Amazing post....and no worries, she'll know those boys better than we will! Love y'all :)
I'm so very sorry for your loss! I have this fear of my Nana passing before the baby is born :( Your boys will definitely have some amazing angels looking over them :)
What a wonderful post about your Memommy! I know that she is so proud of you and Andy, and those two precious great-grandbabies!! Those boys are going to be watched over by both of your grandmothers! I love watching your belly grow and we are so excited for you guys!! We love you!
So sorry for your grandmother's passing (*hugs*) She sounds like she was quite the woman, and I'm glad for the time you had with her.
Wonderful post! I can hear her say "shit" just like you said. I can't wait to hear the names!
Love, Aunt M
Beautiful. Your grandmother sounds like a wonderful person, I am sorry that you had to say goodbye, but I am happy you got to have nice talks with her before.. Loving the bump ;O)
Crying tears of sadness and joy for you. So sorry about your grandmother, she sounded amazing.
Sniff...Such a sweet post! I love the verse at the end. ((hugs))
This post made me well up! By the way, you look great!
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