Hello world of blog-o-sphere. I know I have been absent for quite some time. I truly intended to post more frequently, but I am full of excuses of why I have not been updating. Since my last post about my vacation to California, my family and I have had to bear some very sad news.....
Yesterday, my Nana passed away. She was not sick, but she did have some heart problems over the last couple of years. The family seems to think she had a heart attack in her sleep. She simply did not wake up yesterday morning, I have been told she was peaceful and did not feel anything.
My heart literally hurts with sadness from her passing. My Nana and I were pretty close, as far as grandkids can be with their grandparents. I have many fond memories with my Nana that will stay with me the rest of my life.
I remember spending summer days at her place, we would get up in the morning and walk over to the community pool in her neighborhood (the walk felt like forever in the Redding sun)!
I remember afternoons where Nana would make me a sandwich for lunch and Crackers with honey for a snack.
I remember playing Tidlie-Winks and Domino's for hours on end in the living room until dinnertime.
But more than anything else, I remember how much my Nana loved me, and each of her grandchildren so very much. Family was the most important thing Nana ever had in her life. Having all 5 of her kids and most of her grandkids and great-grandkids at her 90th birthday party meant the world to her. I am sad that Nana left us so suddenly, when she was fairly healthy for her age, I only wish there was an opportunity to say goodbye one last time, but at the same time, I am so very greatful that I was able to share her 90th birthday with her, surrounded by the people that love her the most....her family.
I love you Nana, you will be missed so very much!
