Being halfway across the world and away from my family, this was not an easy parcel to receive. However being surrounded by my new friends here in Grassington was a godsend.
My grandmother lived a strong and healthy life, and was by far the strongest person I've ever known. If she was told not to do something, you better believe she did it right when you walked out of the room. She always put up one hell of a fight. There are so many beautiful and funny memories that I could go on and on for days telling you.
As many of you know, this is not my first time dealing with the loss of a family member. Doesn't change the fact that regardless if it is a sudden loss, or an expected one, it is never easy. And I thank God for giving me the foresight to act before I left. I remember before I came over here to Europe, I went and visited my Uncle Al, and I also went and saw Gramms. The last time I saw her was filled with conversations as usual, however at the end of the visit I gave her an extra long hug and a kiss. Having done this was truly my saving grace in her passing, knowing that is how we ended our time together here on Earth.
With only 15 days remaining here in England, I cannot wait to get back home to my family now. I never thought about packing up and leaving at the news of my grandmother, for she would never just want me to pick up and go. She would want me to finish what I had started. It also feels comforting, knowing that I am in the same country in which my great-grandfather was from, and the same country in which our heritage thrives from.
I love you Gramma!!
Thank you for everything you have done for me and my life!!
Hope you are proud of me!!
This is for you!!
This is a link to the obituary article courtesy of Claremont Courier.
Gramma's Article
This is a slideshow I put together in memory of her.
I LOVE YOU!!
ALWAYS AND FOREVER!!
...NICK P!!
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