My dear, sweet grandma Jensen passed away last week. She was 88 years old. What a blessing it was for her to pass from this life to the next. She had suffered for a while and is now at peace and is reunited with my grandpa. I was able to be there just minutes after she passed and I cannot explain the wonderful peace and calm that I felt. Those special moments and time with her were my 'tender mercies' of comfort.
This week we celebrated her life and honored her for all that she accomplished in her 88 years. I was very close with my grandma and have so many great memories of her. She would buy me texas donuts at ZCMI, send cards each year on my birthday addressed to Mrs. Tony Allred, grab my cheeks and kiss me each time I visited and she always made sure I was flooded with knick-knacky gifts at Christmas. But more than doing things for me, I remember my grandma for the things she taught me. By example she taught me to work hard, be frugal, be honest, to love the gospel and my Savior, to be resourceful, creative, strong and generous. She taught me to always do my best, to face adversity with optimism and to always be grateful for my blessings. I could go on and on about the amazing and wonderful woman my grandma was. She left a great legacy that I feel so grateful to be a part of. As life now goes on I will think of her often and I know that thinking of her will give me strength through my life's journey. I love and miss you grandma!
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I am sorry to hear she passed away. But how exciting it is for her to be with your grand father again!! I miss Syracuse as well! I hope primary is running smoothly for you now that you have made the transition! Thanks for keeping in touch although I am not a block away anymore... frown:(
Beautiful tribute to your Grandma!
I don't think we'll ever think of Thursdays as just another day. I love you Kath! xoxo
Sorry to hear of her passing. I am glad you were able to celebrate her life and memories.
I am sorry she is gone. What a wonderful tribute to her & the memories you have! Lisa
When my grandma passed away, BJ gave me some wonderful advice. She told me to write down little memories of my grandma as I would remember them because they would be a treasure one day. I started the week she died and have continued to jot down little memories, from "one sentence" memories to paragraphs. It has been such a source of healing for me and such a tender experience to remember my grandma again when I knew her as a child, a teen, and as an adult.
My heart and prayers are with you.
I'm so sorry. I remember you talking about her way back in 3rd grade. You look beautiful.
Kathy, We are so sorry to hear about your Grandma. It sounds like she had a wonderful life though and was an inspiration to many. Thanks for the Christmas card, I haven't gotten around to that this year. Have a Merry Christmas. Love, Pam
Kathy,
Sorry it has taken me so long to comment but life has been a bit hectic. I want you to know how sweet your post is about Mom. She loved you very much. She was there the day you were born. She was so excited that her baby was having a baby! Thanks for being such a great grandaughter.
Love, Mom
How very sweet, I know you loved your grandma so much. Sorry for your loss, I know she is doing great!
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