Hi friends. :)
The family was hit was some sad news last week. Ben’s Grandma peacefully passed away in her home at the age of 86.
Even though I married into the family, Grandma never treated me any differently from the rest of her grandchildren.
She was incredibly sweet, clever, adventurous (she and her friends worked as “Rosie the Riveters” in Cali during WWII!) and there was no question that she adored her family more than anything else in the entire world.
Ben and I will be in her hometown of Modale, IA for the rest of the weekend celebrating her life with the rest of the family.
Call the ones you love TODAY! :)
Kelsey @ Snacking Squirrel 02.12.2011
:( OH NO! im terribly sorry to hear this. all my love to you and your family at this time.
i wasent expecting this news, i was going to tell you that i just posted your Green Monster recipe of my blog. take care ok. hugs hugs hugs!
xoxo <3
Stephanie @cookinfanatic 02.12.2011
I’m very sorry for your loss, thoughts and prayers are with you guys today.
Tobbiefox 02.12.2011
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and hearts are with you, Ben and Ben’s family during this time. Celebrate her life as she would have.
Hope 02.12.2011
I am so sorry for your loss! My thoughts are with you and Ben during this hard time.
Dishes of Mrs. Fish 02.12.2011
Thinking of you and Ben. Grandmas are so special.
J3nn (Jenn's Menu and Lifestyle Blog) 02.12.2011
So sorry for your loss! All the best to you and your family.
Lena 02.12.2011
My heartfelt condolences to you and Ben! take care!
JennyV 02.11.2011
It looks like she left an amazing impact on her family. It’s so wonderful that you had the chance to know her and love her as well — family is such a blessing.
Mama L 02.11.2011
I am so sorry to hear this :( Grandmothers are the most wonderful thing…how lucky that she lived a long, happy life, and had you all to share it with.
Lori 02.11.2011
Sorry for your loss. Thinking of you and Ben.
jad18 02.11.2011
I’m very sorry for your loss. She was beautiful and those pictures are great. When someone passes away peacefully it is a blessing in that your memories of them are of them in their best sense. I hope you and ben find comfort in family this weekend.
dmcgirl 02.11.2011
So sorry for your loss. I love the picture of her by the corn! That is beautiful. My mom just turned 90 on the 4th of this month and yes, I call her almost every, single day. She is my best friend.
I am sure Ben and your GrandMother will be missed.
My best,
dmc
Kristen @ That Hoosier Girl 02.11.2011
You guys are in my thoughts and prayers. I hope you are able to enjoy the time you have this weekend to remember all of the fun memories you and Ben had with her.
Melissa 02.11.2011
Sending you big hugs & lots of prayers. It sounds like Grandma had a wonderful life full of all the important things. I hope this weekend brings you all peace & comfort in celebrating her.
Mimi 02.11.2011
I’m sorry for you family’s loss. Grandparents are certainly a blessing, no matter how long you get them in your lives!
Charity 02.11.2011
Sorry to hear about your loss. Enjoy the time with family celebrating her life.
Krista 02.11.2011
My grandma just passed on Saturday morning, and I got back to school the night before last from the funeral. :(
So sorry for your loss, but remember she is in a better place now, at least. :)
Bridget 02.11.2011
I’m so sorry to hear about your loss. It sounds like Ben’s grandma lived a full life! I’m sure you, him and your whole family will cherish the great memories.
Jane 02.11.2011
So sorry for your loss, prayers for your whole family. Enjoy the celebration of her life.
LisaL 02.11.2011
What a lovely lady. You can certainly see her fun spirit in her smile and twinkling eyes. I’m so sorry for your loss. Praying for you and Ben. Travel well.