Thursday, July 31, 2008

The Most Amazing Woman Ever...

My sweet, sweet, grandma returned back to our heavenly father on Monday night...she was seriously the greatest lady ever.... and still very young....She got cancer in Feb. and we all had such great hopes that she would beat it......she needed a bone marrow transplant, but she was not a good canidate for it, therefore, it slowly killed her...As hard as it was to see her suffer, I know now that she is where she needs to be, and what a great reunion she is having with her parents, and her son Andy....and all her ansestors for that matter. One day right before the 4th of July i was able to see her. She got nominated for Mother of the Year award for West Bountiful City, and she won..on the 4th she was suppose to ride in the parade, but because she was so sick, all of kids and grandkids got to ride in it.....It has been a hard couple of months, but i know that she is in a better place, and definately much happier. I just can't help but feel a little selfish, becuase I wish she could still be here....I love her so much, but I am so grateful for the gospel , to help us through these hard times....

22 comments:

Chanté said...

She's so pretty! I'm sorry for your family's loss....but you said it...we are so blessed to have the gospel and know of the plan of salvation to help us through hard times like this. I love you girly!

shelby said...

I am very sorry Val. But to finally have peace must be a great thing!

Ras Fam said...

Beautiful post Val.

Jen Carpenter said...

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. It is always so hard to lose those we love, but a greater appreciation always comes to us through the gospel! I hope you are well! Love ya!

brittani c. said...

Love you, Val.

Cori said...

Little Val, I am so sorry for your family. Losing a Gma is hard. Please tell your family we are thiking about them. Love you!

Lianne said...

I'm sorry for your loss. That is so hard! It's times like those that make me realize how grateful I am to be a member of the church and for the Plan of Salvation. That's great that she is now reunited with her son. I hope that this has been a good time for reflection! I am sorry again.

Annalee said...

what a gorgeous lady. Isn't it such a blessing to have such a great understanding of the life after. My heart is with you during these times. Love ya!

Shelly said...

I am so sorry to hear that your Grandma passed away. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.

Lance and Becky said...

Val, she is so beautiful, and I'm so so truely sorry for your loss! We are so lucky to have the gospel and the understanding we do, but it is still very very hard to loose someone we love. I hope you have a good day tomorrow, and if you need anything please let us know! I would love to take Boston for you! I got this email a few min. ago, and thought of you, and thought I would share...I thought this was really cool! Let me know if you don't get it! http://www.parentswish.com/site01/big.html

Lance and Becky said...

PS I love you Val!

{Anne} said...

Oh Val---I am sorry to hear about this! It is so hard to lose someone that you are close too. What a beautiful post and a beautiful woman. You were so lucky to have her in your life and so blessed to have the wonderful memories that she has given you. You are in our thoughts and prayers at this time.

leah said...

Val, I am so sorry for your loss. I am so sorry. I hate death, I hate loosing loved ones even though they are going to a better place. I hope you are doing alright. Love you tons. Leah

Sarah said...

Very sweet tribute to her Val, sorry to hear about that.

Kirstin said...

HI, sorry to hear about that Val... I don't know if you remember me, (Kirstin--one of Jason's old EFY buds) but either way, good luck to you, the Plan really is an amazing comfort in times like this.

amy said...

Sorry to hear about your grandma! Hope you are doing well.

mckay said...

I am so sorry for your loss. She sounds amazing.

I also just have to add that your family is darling and your little Boston is seriously so CUTE!

Miss ya! And my eyebrows could really use you!

--Mckay

Kascia and Travis Lybbert said...

Hi Biggie. I'm super sorry to hear about your loss. That's pretty neat your Grandma won the Mother of the year award. That's a nice thing to have happen before her passing as a final reward and honor for the good woman it seems she was. She must have been loved by many. I hope you're doing okay, and the rest of your family too. Take care. My thoughts are with you!

Abby Runyan said...

She was so pretty. I'm so sorry for your loss, I know you were so close to her. I love you Biggs

Reeses Pieces said...

I'm sorry to hear about your Grandma. I know how much you guys loved and admired her. I wish we could've seen you at Bear Lake, but I'm sure Lake Powell was just as much fun.

Jessica F. said...

So sorry to hear that. She was a fabulous lady!
It was so nice seeing you in Utah. I wish we could have talked more, I am missing my Valcor!!!!

Ash said...

Val so sorry to hear this. What an amazing women she was and will continue to be. I love ya. I am to so greatful for the gospel. Knowing that someday you will be with her again. I love ya. See you tomorrow.