A year ago today....

A year ago today we lost an amazing woman. I never forget the call I got at work saying to come to the hospital as soon as I could because things weren't looking good. It was one of the saddest days I've experienced. Surrounded by family, Patrick's grandma went to heaven. Over the years I dated Patrick, we spent quite a bit of time with his grandma. She was probably the most generous person I've ever met. She always made me feel welcome and part of the family. I'm so glad she was able to make it to our wedding, and also to her own when she married Jerry. It's been a strange year without her here, and Christmas I was especially missing her as well. She was such a fun lady who enjoyed going to the casinos and taking her whole family on vacations. My grandparents were much older, and I never got to really know them or do things with them like his grandma. I'm so grateful for what she did for Patrick and I throughout the years. It makes me sad that she won't be around to see her great grandson.....her first great grandson....but I know she's watching out for us. Sorry for the sad message, I didn't put it up to be depressing, but to take the moment to remember and be thankful to have had her in our lives. I know she's enjoying heaven and playing all the nickel slots she can!