Gma Willie

This morning, very early, my grandmother passed away peacefully.  There is a line from one of my favorite movies that immediately came to mind.  "I am happy and sad for you."  I am sad, mostly for me, as she is the last grandparent on either my side of the family or my husband's.  I am happy though, because I am grateful that she is free from the ravages of alzheimer's and age.  I have been to see her many times in the last month and it was hard to watch her deteriorate so drastically.  But now, she has her memory again and she is with her husband and her family and friends, and I know she is happy!  What a blessing!

I am honored to be giving the eulogy at her services on Monday.  Ever the historian. : )

Wilburta Linenbach - 1992

I love you Gma!!