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Dear My Baby Girl,
As I sit down to write this I have so much in my heart I want to say, it’s hard for me to find the right words. I still can’t believe it’s been a year.
Today.
I am blessed to know that she had the chance to hold your little body.
If only you could have known her longer than six weeks.
If only she could have witnessed you taking your first steps, uttering your first words and watching you smile in delight.
I wish she could hear your laughter and feel your breath.
I wish she could see the joy you bring to my life everyday. I wish she was here to talk to you, to hold you, to love you.
I wish you were able to really know one of the most amazing women that have ever entered my life.
I wish you could have experienced her love for jewelry, a good shoe, and a damn good drink. I wish you could have witnessed her dedication to her family and felt her unconditional love.
I wish you could have spent time with her at the Jersey Shore like I did every summer since I was a little girl. I wish you could have gone to the ocean with her. Fishing, crabbing, I could go on and on…
But as much as I can only dream that these wishes were true, I am comforted in knowing that she is in a better place because she has been reunited with the greatest love of her life.
She has waited 34 years to see your great-grandfather. I know she is so happy to be in the hands of her beloved husband.
She is finally at peace.
You see, your great-grandmother will always be one of the greatest loves of my life.
And I am so thankful that the very last picture I have of her on this Earth is of her holding you.
Now part of my job as your mommy will be making sure that you know her as best as I do through pictures, videos, and stories. Lots and lots of stories…and I believe in my heart she already knows you better, too.
We will keep her in our hearts little girl. Forever.
Mommy xoxo
You have touched my life in so many ways. Your memory will live on… You have been an inspiration to me, one of the most amazing women that I ever encountered. I love you Nana, and I miss you more than you’ll ever know. Until we meet again…
WIFE, MOTHER, NANA
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Ahhh..that's so beautiful and special. Such a blessing the last picture with the two them.
What a touching post. I'm sure you'll do a wonderful job keeping her memory alive simply because she sounds like a wonderful person.
that one made me misty. you'll keep her memory alive and your daughter will love and respect her just as much as you do.
great post.
XOXO
That is so beautiful. I lost my grandmother this year, and at times, I almost lose my breath if I think about the old days, just because I miss her so much. This is very special….keep the memories close.:)
What a beautiful tribute to your grandmother!
Sending you a (((hug)))
what a lovely thing for you to write to your little one, obviously a greatly missed great-nan! How nice of you to discuss her a year on, and probably for many more. Nice pic to have of the two of them too, very special…
That's beautiful!!
What a beautiful tribute…love the last picture of your Nana holding her.
Beautiful. I have tears.
What a beautiful post about a beautiful woman. {{hugs}}
This is very touching and beautify tribute to a great influence in your life. I'm glad that all my children have memories of my grandmother too. I have a few last pictures of her holding them and talking to them.
She sounds like an amazing woman. I pray for peace and comfort beyond understanding for you on this 1 year anniversary.
a very touching tribute.
What a beautiful tribute to a grandmother. I have lost both my grandfathers, and its so sad that my girls never knew them. My oldest was only 14 mth when my maternal grandfather passed away, but He had dementia. I cherish all the times I had with them, and will always tell my girls stories about their great grandfathers.
That is so moving and so beautiful! What a wonderful tribute to an amazing woman. How lucky of you to have known her. I did not get to meet my own grandmother, she passed away before I was born and I feel such sadness knowing that my mom was more or less orphaned at the age of 16.
Your words brought tears to my eyes. Oh, what could have been.
This is such a great post. I am so glad you shared this story. Your little one will know all about her because of all the stories you can share with her. Have a great day..
this is so touching! what a great tribute!
Precious post.
This is a wonderful tribute to obviously a great woman in your life. My eyes teared up when I read it. Bless you and have a great day.
Beautiful tribute to your grandma…
That is a wonderful photo and you must cherish it immensely.
I have full on tears streaming down my face right now, as I sit here in my office at work, reading this beautiful, touching, lovely post about your wonderful grandmother… what an incredible lady… and so beautiful too. I love the picture of her holding your baby girl. So beautiful!
A lovely post. Such a loving tribute. I'm sure you will treasure that photo always.
I love my maternal grandma so much too! My baby just makes her happy! She has FOUR great-grandchildren she has been fortunate to hold, even if my brother and I waited until we were OVER 35 to have our kids and OUR mom was her youngest of four!
Plans are in the works for another overnight visit to her as we type!
what a sweet post, she sounded like a great woman. I'm sure she's keeping a close eye on you and your family.
So sweet. I lost my Grandmother back in April, and the last picture I have of her, is holding Bree. Praying for you today.
Wow..! A really touching post..thanks for sharing…
That was so moving. I know what you are going through because Christmas is tinged with sadness for me, as it will be then that I lost both of my parents.
Big Hugs, XX
That was so beautiful. Occasionally my youngest daughter will ask questions about her grandparents that have passed away. I keep pictures out to keep their memories alive.
Wonderful tribute. My grandmother died in 2001. It was a very difficult time for all of us, it was just a few days after 9/11.
Luckily, all my living aunts and uncles were with her when she passed… and hopefully, those who had gone before her were there to great her.
Have a good day and peace be with you.
So beautiful. I can relate. My grandmother died when my oldest was one month. It was her goal to be able to see him. I still miss her – 10 years later.
This was such a beautiful tribute to your Nana
Thank you for sharing her with us….there is such peace and love in her eyes.
That was PRECIOUS!!! You sound like one lucky lady to have had her in your life ~ ♥
What a sweet tribute. Grandparents are so priceless.
That tribute made me cry. I lost my grandaddy on October 4th, 2005 and I don't think a day goes by that I don't think about him. He was like a father to me – we were so close. He never got to see me get married or meet my son which breaks my heart. I loved him soooooo much. I thought your tribute was moving and very touching. I think we were both very lucky to have these people in our lives.
What a beautiful blessing
That was such a beautiful way to share your memories with your daughter.
And also… thank you for sharing with us.
That was very sweet.
Heather, It is so special to have that bond with a grandmother. I shared that with my grandma too. She was an amazing woman, unfortunately she never got to meet my kiddos. She will live on in my memories as well! Glad to see another of your beautiful posts.
What a beautiful tribute to your grandmother. I really love this post:) Have a wonderful day, Heather:)
Oh, that's so sweet. Very inspiring for those who wish to passed memories on of the ones we love.
Have you ever looked into Digital Storytelling? It might be a good way to share your stories.
A tear to my eye.. My grandmother only met my oldest when she was a month old. It was bitter sweet as we found out shortly after that would be the last time I would see her as well..
beautiful post xx
Beautiful post!
That is the most beautiful thing I have read in a long time. Oh, I am a mess now.
*tears* beautiful. Thanks for sharing!
*tears* beautiful. Thanks for sharing!
so sorry to hear about your loss. the pictures are amazing!
Beautiful post. God bless you my friend. You are so fortunate to have had someone as your Nana to influence and mold you.
xox
Jasmine
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