Man, I get all weird and emotional when people pass away that I care for. I start to think of people even closer to me passing away and I just start freaking out, like I am kind of doing right now. I have become particularly close to my wife's family over the years, as my daughters have, and this really hurts.
Now I want to share my 2 favorite things about Grandma, the 2 things that when I think of her for the remainder of my life, I will always smile.
1) Thanksgiving at Mimi's. It is kind of an inside family story, but it revolves around Grandma's love of dark turkey meat, and Mimi's running out before she got any. And after much discussion with the waitress, her final question to the poor waitress was, "Can you go back in the kitchen and see if they have any dark chicken meat?" Freaking hilarious.
2) I will also always remember the biggest smile my daughter Arabella put on Grandma's face every time she saw her. She glowed, and so did Arabella when they were together.
Since I was a Navy man, the most heartfelt thing I can think of to say is, "Fair winds and following seas Jaclynn Meyer, on this part of your journey."
Sad to hear about your loss. Sorry for the intrusion, but somehow stumbled upon your blog from a watch forum and have spent the last 10 to 15 inutes reading about the life of a complete stranger. An honest life, happy with some sadness. Just saying hello from Australia, and I guess I spotted you on WUS, as the story about the sales person is typical. Anyways all the best, love your family, and then some. regards Mark (yande2536)
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