We misplaced our candy Mer on Friday.
Her handwriting, her turquoise jewellery, her love for a cheeseburger, her sneaky one-liners that made everybody within the room cry from laughter, her organizational expertise, her love for animals, her recommendation, her routines, her Chicago Cubs, her tales from her childhood, her STRONG opinions about who I used to be courting after I was single, her deep love and devotion to her household and her want for a pumpkin pie from Costco every year…
She was so particular, and I really can’t categorical adequately how grateful I’m for her.
She has 5 youngsters, 18 grandchildren, and 44 great-grandchildren. You’ll by no means understand how many individuals she needed to preserve observe of as a result of she made every of us really feel like we had been essentially the most particular.
She gave us so many unbelievable reminiscences.
The chance I needed to spend along with her throughout her ultimate days and as soon as she handed might be an expertise I’ll always remember.
I used to be past spoiled to reside simply quarter-hour away.
I’m heartbroken my kiddos received’t get extra time along with her.
And I’m aching over the lack of having the ability to pop over and inform her about each element in our lives.
I want I knew precisely what number of meals we shared collectively at eating places.
I’m so grateful she made it to 94, however goodness, I want we received just a few extra.
And now I imagine she is with my Grandad, her daughter and allllll of the canines she had all through her life.
We miss you a lot already, Mer. You being gone has left many damaged hearts.
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