by Micah
So, I'm back in Missouri for just a couple of days under unfortunate circumstances. My grandmother (paternal) passed away Sunday night, and I came back home for the funeral, which was this morning. She and I were quite close, and I'm very sad that she's gone, so this is a tough trip for me and one I certainly didn't expect to be making so soon. Peace Corps/Peru was kind enough to let me miss a few days of training to attend the memorial service and be with my family, for which I am very grateful.
Grandma (on the left in the photo) was wonderful. She had a vibrant personality and was an adept storyteller. In many ways, she was our family's collective memory, so it's sad to see all of that history pass on. She was a very strong woman with a joie de vivre unmatched by most. Some of the things I'll miss about her will be going out to lunch with her, getting her cards in the mail, and hearing her tell the same stories multiple times. I know she was proud to have me as a grandson (and Alisha as a granddaughter-in-law!), and I am also very proud to have her as a grandma. I love her very much and will miss her dearly.
4 comments:
Micah:
We are so sorry about your losing your grandmother.
But, we hare happy that you were permitted to come home to share in her memorial service.
We were very surprised to read the account of her death in the paper yesterday as we had not known that she had been seriously ill. Linda and I both had prior appointments that could not be changed, so it was not possible for us to attend.
We are sorry that we missed being at the 'celebration' for a grand lady.
As we read the 'posts' from Peru, by you and Alisha, we are so proud of what you are both doing and wish you continued successes as future challenges face you there.
We do enjoy seeing the photos and reading your blog messages as you keep us apprised of your progress and activities. We hope and trust that you will continue to communicate with all of us in this manner.
Take care and know that you both are in our hearts and prayers-Vern
Micah (and Alisha), I am so sorry to hear about this news. That's a really difficult trip to make, but I'm sure that you found much comfort and support from your family. You guys are in our prayers.
Kristin (and Jon)
Greetings from Nebraska.
This is the first time I have visited your Blog. Mackenzie has been holding out on me. She has been checking it out and had not given me the lesson on how to use this method of communication.
I am so proud of both of you and I look forward to keeping up on your ongoing adventure.
It sounds like you have had a good start [not withstanding your Grandma's illness and death] and I hope it continues to go well.
Alisha, I would also be anxious about learning a new language--sounds like that is also going well--good for you.
Take care and God Bless you both,
Love,
Aunt T
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