It has taken me awhile to write this post because I just can't seem to find the words to say about my Grandma Fox. She went to be with the Lord this past Saturday. My Grandma Fox was an amazing woman who loved me unconditionally. Growing up, I always felt drawn to her in a special way. As a child I decided that my favorite color was going to be green because that was her favorite color. I remember always wanting to be close to her. I now can see that it was her acceptance and unconditional love for me that drew me to her. When I think about her, the words strong, intelligent, loving, self-sacrificial, giving and affectionate come to mind. My heart feels like it literally swells when I think about the memories of her teaching us how to play Scrabble and Yahtzee, vacationing to Myrtle Beach, lemon pies, pink things, mello yello, Christmas Eve dinners at her house, cuddling on the couch with her, her famous back rubs with her nubby fingers, how she would read out loud road signs in the car, the noise she would make with her tongue over her teeth and how she drove with both feet. But the most important memory to me is that I knew she loved me and that I was special to her.
I am so grateful for the example my Grandma set for me. My prayer is that I can continue carrying on what she has taught me. I want to love unconditionally, have strength through the hard times, know how to have fun and play games, give sacrificially and carry on the family traditions which remind me of her. I miss her terribly but I am so thankful she is with Jesus, restored to full health, and receiving her reward!
This picture was taken this past Christmas Eve. It was the second time Blake met his Great Grandma Fox and it was the first time he had ever clapped. I am so happy he shared this first with her!
5 comments:
Kim, the tribute you gave to your Grandma Fox was precious. Our prayers are with all your family at this time!
Kim, as you may know I have been taking classes to be a CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) for kids in the court system - abuse, neglect, and custodial. As a part of that I had to learn (or re-learn) the differences in functional/dis-functional families. The closeness you and "Grandma Fox" had is certainly a prime example of what a close family is all about. She leaves a huge hole in your lives, but hang on to the memories. A man (Carl Windsor) once wrote:"I have always been thankful for our Christian families because our families are the only earthly things we can ever take with us to heaven." Grandma Fox will be taking you. PTL
Beautiful-- Kim :) And I had know idea that was why your favorite color is green. Too sweet :) Makes perfect sense now. We love you lots and are also rejoicing with you that she is in heaven beautiful as ever :) We will miss her indeed.
Sorry to hear about your recent loss. May God bring you comfort and sweet memories!
Kim,
You are a sweet example of how characteristics run from one generation to another. What a good teacher your Grandma Fox was to your Dad and to you.
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