A tribute to the worlds best Grandma!

"Some people come into our lives and leave footprints in our hearts and we are never the same because of them" -unknown author

My Grandma was one of those people. From her I have learned so much and gained so much from her example. My heart will never be the same. My Grandma was the kind of lady that everyone wanted to be around. She had a cute, witty personality that kept everyone smiling. I was so blessed to work with her for over 4 years at the Burn Unit where she was basically the woman in charge. That place would fall into shambles without her. It was a unit-wide joke that she preferred me to call her Master as opposed to Grandma :) I was her devoted slave and probably the best-treated slave there ever was. She was so selfless and spent most of her day worrying about me and making sure I got my daily fruits and vegetables... somehow she managed to work too! She made sure I was well-fed and well-loved every day. The memories we created there will always be in my heart and I will never forget them. As heartbroken as I am right now, I am going to try to make this a happy post b/c that's the way she would want it. She brought so much happiness into our lives, it wouldn't make sense to make everyone sad right now. She had the ability to make me feel special and loved when the world made me feel the exact opposite. Grandma's have the amazing ability to make everything better. I loved her smile and laugh and the way her whole body moved when she giggled. These little details are the things that make life important. Today I challenge all of you to treasure every moment, give your husband an extra kiss or two today, call an old friend and talk about the good old days, cherish each breath we have been given, and above all else make sure your family knows just how much you love them.. and don't forget to laugh a lot!! Life is challenging at times especially when we say goodbye to a dear loved one, but we can find peace in knowing we have the gospel and can all be together again forever. There is no better gift than that and no better reason to smile everyday! I love you Grandma always and forever and I cant wait to see you again! Until then keep laughing and know that I will remain your devoted slave forever and I am eating plenty of leafy green vegetables :)