When I was about four years old, I was at my Grandma's house with one of my Mom's friend's daughters, who was about my age. This other girl was receiving a little too much attention from my Grandma, so I went over and assumed my rightful place upon my Grandma's lap and proudly said to the other girl: "We [meaning me and my sister] are Grandma's darlings." I have been one of my Grandma's darlings for almost twenty years, and I am so grateful for all of those years. I am so grateful that she was a part of my life for this entire time.
I am so sad to lose her. I know, however, that she will still be a part of my life. I won't be able to call her on my way home from the library for encouragement or advice, but I will feel her influence forever. That said, I do not like the idea of a world without her. I do not want to say goodbye. I want to keep going over to her house for summer lunches and cleaning days. I want to talk and eat cheese tostadas and sliced apples with her forever.
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I'm so sorry. You will always be one of her darlings!
Thinking of you Em.
Oh Emily I feel for your whole family, what a blessing to have such a great grandma and I can only imagine the pain you all feel at losing her, my prayers are with you all.
so sorry Emily. I'm sending you a hug.
Its good to know that we'll always be her darlings no matter what.
I'm Michelle's blog-friend & I hopped over to give condolences for your loss of your cute Grandmother. You are a wonderful family--it's obvious from the peeks given on Michelle's blog.
hugs to you.
xoxo
Crystal
I'm thinking of you, as well, and hoping that the fun memories of your grandma can ease the hurt somewhat.
You are all so blessed to have her for a grandmother!
Love you Emily!
I think it is wonderful that so many of us felt we were her darlings. I have had that exact same experience many times!
I felt possessive of her. So many people loved her, and felt loved by her, that I felt the need to stake a claim somehow.
We're still her darlings, and I count it among my sweetest blessings.
A beautiful post from my beautiful niece . I love you.
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