Gezina - My grandma too
Yesterday's news hurt! Brian's grandma went on to be with the Lord.
Last week we got word that she had to have surgery to fix her intestines which were giving her trouble. The surgery went fantastically so I hear, but the recovery for her body was just too much.
This amazing lady was a true inspiration to me. From showing me how to love your husband and family to how to treat others as though they were your family. She was always happy and looked for the bright side of life.
Over the past 10 years I truly feel that I gained another grandma. From day one there was never a moment that I didn't feel included as an honourary Verkley.
I have been privileged enough to take two trips to Holland and meet up with some of the people who have the same view of this amazing woman.
Today for lunch, Brian and I had mousie sandwhiches. I kept thinking though that there was something missing. Grandma's soup, a lot of gouda, and the people that are brought together by those simple dutch meals.
I am now 5 months pregnant and I pray that my baby will see pieces of her in all the family as I do.
We miss you grandma.
Comments
Of course people had their sad moments, but through it all (the people, the meals, the thoughts, songs, prayers and the formalities) I found that the Verkley's sure do know how to focus on what is good. It was truly a life celebration. It was a day that I think she would have been proud of complete with gouda sandwiches.