This past week my maternal grandmother passed away as she slept. She was my last living grandparent. "Mama Sease" as we called her died a month shy of her 90th birthday. She lived a good life, had a good husband, four children, ten grandchildren, and one great-grandchild who thankfully inherited her red hair! She will be greatly missed.
The redhead, since he's only 2 and a half, doesn't yet understand death and that's okay. I told him Mama Sease (who he most likely doesn't even remember) is in heaven with Jesus.
Tuesday night, my Aunt Emily and I were talking about how one of the saddest things is that Sarah, my sister is just 3 weeks shy of giving birth to a baby boy named after my grandfather Jack, Mama Sease's husband. Mama Sease wanted the baby's sex and name to be a surprise and passed away unaware that the baby carried on a family name. I commented (in the redhead's presence) about how Sarah must be sad about this fact and that I was sad for her. The following is exactly what was said by my most loving child.
Me: I know that Sarah must be sad that Mama Sease didn't get to meet Jack.
Redhead: Sarah, sad?
Me: Yes, Aunt Sarah is sad about Mama Sease and mommy is too.
RH: Mommy sad? Hug you. All better.
Upon hearing this, I cried. How could I not? My little redhead is so loving and compassionate and obviously sensitive to the feelings of others. I love it. What a blessing.
And what a blessing to have a grandmother who passed on a legacy of loving the Lord, working hard, serving others, and the importance of family. I'm thankful to have had so many years and so many memories with her. She will be greatly missed.
4 Generations (L-R): Mama Sease, me, my mom, and the redheadJuly 2008
10 coins in my pocket:
Um... tissue warning please.
You know what else I love about that? His "hug you, all better".. because when you're two, a hug really is all it takes to fix things.
And really, when you're 37... it's all it takes too....
I'm sorry about your loss sweetie.
Oh, precious picture! She certainly went the way we would all like to go, but it sure would have been nice if she could have waited for Sarah's surprise.
You have a blessed legacy, and you are doing a GREAT job of passing it on! As evidenced by the redhead. Have him give you a hug for me.
I truly believe kids speak the words of God. The Lord knew you needed comforting and who better to hear it from than your little boy? That's so sweet Caro.
I hope you're feeling well.
What a special picture and what a sweet boy. Having generations of family gathered together is such a precious gift. Praying for you and your family.
Precious...
I cannot wait to meet her in Heaven one day.
I am sorry for your loss but she is spending some good time with that little boy telling him all about his amazing family before he leaves her to be with Sarah. That is the legacy of love, we are all connected.
Loved Redheads comments, what a sweet boy!!!
He is such s sweet little guy - that is precious.
So sorry about your grandma....
So sorry for your loss
so cute what the redhead said it made me tear up!
I'm sorry about your grandmother. And I know Sarah must be so sad. My thoughts are with you guys.
sorrry for your loss, although without that happening - you wouldn't have had the discovery either.
the redhead is a doll.
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