Tuesday, July 15, 2008

Last Goodbye...

 A couple of weeks ago I had gotten a phone call from family in Puerto Rico that my grandmother was very sick and was probably in her last days of life.  My heart ached as this was a very special lady.  She was the sweetest person and was loved by so many people.  I contemplated for days about going to see her; I knew it would be difficult to take the kids.  But my wonderful husband, along with my amazing neighbor, Migdalia, and her daughter, Migna, took care of things at home so that I could fly to Puerto Rico.  Thank you guys so much!!!  You are a true blessing!  I arrived Wednesday night into Puerto Rico and went straight to the hospital from the airport.  Although it was a short visit with my grandmother, it will be one I will cherish forever!  Not only did she recognize me and call my name, but as I was leaving, she blew me a kiss as I told her "Te quiero mucho!"  I will hold that image of her in my mind forever as the next morning she passed away.  I am at peace because she lived a full life and is no longer suffering on the hospital bed.  Although she will be extremely missed, she is in a better place now.  And that gives me peace!

On a brighter note, I was finally able to meet my beautiful baby niece, Brianna.  She is so adorable and looks so much like her "Titi Nancy"  hehe!  Here a couple pics I took of her:




I must say, although I enjoyed seeing all my family in Puerto Rico again.  I am soooooooo  happy to be home.  The weather was so miserable.  Jazlyn was miserable.  I was miserable.  It is nice to be back in my nice air conditioned home again with my beautiful family.  

4 comments:

Zaida said...

Nancy, So sorry to learn about your grandma's passing. I trust the good Lord with bring your family much peace during this time.

Anonymous said...

Nancy,

How blessed you are to have had that special moment with your grandmother...cherish those memories always! Love all the layouts! Paulette

Amanda L. said...

Oh Nancy.....this touched my heart as you know we are going through similar emotions right now.....and I have lost all of my grandparents who were all special people in their own right. I'm so glad you will always have that memory to treasure....I know how wonderful that is.

Sonia said...

Nancy
Love the baby's pictures.. Beautiful!!!

Cherish those grandma's memories always!!!