Today hasn't been a good day--not my fault. Around 10:30 AM, Daddy received a call from NeNe telling us that my Grandma had died this morning (this is my Mommy's Grandmother). We had known for some months that she wasn't going to be here much longer. She had been under hospice care, so we knew the time was short. But, even with knowing what's coming doesn't always make it better.
I never met my Great-Grandmother--she lived on the Kentucky/Indiana state line and I was too young to go see her and she was too sick to come see me. But, I've heard so many great things about her from my NeNe, PaPe, and Mommy about her.
Her name was Ruby Williams. She was a very sweet lady.
My Daddy says that when he and Mommy got married, that Mrs. Williams was so sweet to him and welcomed him into the family with open arms. She could hardly wait to meet my Daddy and wanted to make sure she approved! That meant a lot to Daddy.
My Daddy says that Grandma would have loved me to! Not only because I am so cute and sweet, but because she loved my Mommy so much and was always so thankful when my Mommy called and talked with her or went to see her. Daddy says that we never left her house without her having to give us something. Many times, the gift may not have seemed big or even to fit us, but it was something she really wanted us to have. Maybe that was her way of thanking us for coming to see her, maybe that was her way of saying I Love You. I'm too young to know all these things, but she sounds like a person I would have liked--even if she never gave me anything!
NeNe and PaPe, I am very sorry that Grandma is no longer here. But, I have no doubt that she is in a far better place. Trust me. I left heaven 12 weeks ago, there's plenty of room for Grandma there. She'll like it far better than what she experienced here on earth. Heaven is only filled with good. One day we'll see her again when we get there! She'll be fine until we arrive. God will take care of her needs.
I decided to go ahead and put some pictures online. Daddy took these early this morning before we found out the news, but maybe these pictures will make you feel better today.
The first picture was taken when I first got up. Notice the scratch on my cheek? I did that during the night. Time to cut the nails again!
The scratch is still here...but you can see where my Daddy changes me every morning! You would think he could have cropped out the dirty diaper in the corner! Silly Daddy!
Daddy really worked hard to get me to smile! I smile and smile and smile, until the camera comes out. Then, I hide the smile so he can't find it. But, this morning, he managed to pull one out...
About the only good thing that happened today is that I got to go to my Mommy's school. Daddy decided that Mommy should know the news as soon as possible. So, I took a bath, got dressed up in my best Alabama outfit (that my Granny bought me) and went to school. The kids sure are loud! But, I had fun visiting my Mommy's school, seeing the kids, going to the lunchroom, and oh, spending time with Mommy. I could tell my Mommy was sad, so I did the only thing I knew how to do to show her how much I love her--I just let her hold me and rub me and talk sweet to me. I think Mommy was glad to see me today!
I know the other teachers and lunchroom ladies were glad to see me...they talked to me and rubbed my hair and touched my toes. What is it with women and babies' toes? I just don't get it!
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