Dad has made several trips to the graveyard where his grandmother was buried back in June 1973, to try to have a marker made.We drove in Monday again. We both feel badly that this has not been done. No one was there but dad did reach a lady by phone. We are waiting for a call back. The first picture is on the dreary wet Monday.
Nellie Bennett(his grandmother) a silver cross mother should be remembered by a loving family. She had three boys, two were killed during the war. She came to Canada when she was only eighteen and settled in Saskatchewan. After the death of her husband she moved to English Bay and lived in a tiny apartment by the ocean.
Rick told us that as kids they use to play there which I do not think I knew.
When dad and I got home he encouraged me to go and visit Gundy. I was a little unsure. But what a surprise she was sitting on the side of the bed as happy as a bug in a rug. She loved the meals and all the attention she was receiving. It was a grand adventure with lots of people around for her to watch and also she saw the pain that others were having. She was surprised and delighted to see me. Dad had driven me and she said to be sure and thank him.
Loneliness is certainly a soul destroyer. We all need people!
We learn a lot about ourselves as we live in relationship to others. Sometimes this takes perseverance and setting aside preconceived agendas to find friendship that is created by a force greater than us, just for us!
4 comments:
Really nicepost Mom :)
Yes, playing at the graveyard was on the list of favourite things to do. I still remember seeing Raymond Burr there. What a difference between Monday and Tuesday.
Are you going to put up a head stone for granny?
I had thought you started that process a long time ago.
Since you and dad are not being buried, we should plan on doing a bench for you somewhere.
Sandra
There must be something about graveyards and kids. Our kids did the same thing!
Very thoughtful of you and Larry to have a gravestone marker made for that grand lady! We need to honour our forebearers. She will be smiling down on you!
Sandra has a lovely idea for those of us who decide to be cremated.....a bench in our memory ....wow. It could be placed at our favourite spot! There are quite a few along the lake, here at VB. I think the cliffs would be a super place for ours. Going to put that in our will, Sandra...thanks so much for the idea!
Also, I am sure you will do just fine in your exams...you are such a studious student...very conscientious. I will keep you in my prayers...but am sure you don't need the help!
We are going to do our living will today....and the directive thing...has to be done!
Have a great day,
Love, Nancy
My only cousin passed away recently and I miss him a lot. He always paid to have our Grandparents grave cared for so now it is up to me. Gosh, I do miss him. He was my only blood relative...besides my sons.
It is a Christmas postcard out our window this morning. The trees are laden with snow and every small twig is outlined with a snowy coat. beautiful.
Max and Bella loved the snow, They chased each other around, stood up on hind legs wrestling with each other and came in the house loaded with snow. It was up to their chests and it is still snowing. Lovely and mild too, but not for long...turning cold tonight and tomorrow.
Yes dad has made several attempts to have a head stone place on her grave but always there was a dead end. There is room for those who are cremated too There is a little marker there already so we can put flowers there at Christmas and maybe a little bit of pottery!.
A very busy day but no snow here yet.
Hope Carl is doing better. Nancy.
Love mom
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