Sarah posted a condolence
Wednesday, July 31, 2013
Dear Nana, I am happy you are with God now and resting comfortably in His hands, but the selfish part of me wants you back here on Earth just a little longer. Whenever I hear the word "Nana", a smile always follows on my face because there are only good memories of my Nana! You were present in both significant and insignificant events in my life and for that I will always be grateful. I remember our Sunday dinners, your most delicious meatballs and gravy, and the many sweets that followed and followed and followed! :) No one can forget your infamous birthday cakes with peaches, cherries, and cream, or your Angel food cakes that were special with the confetti dots, that we could only find in your homeland, Ohio! I remember sleep over parties that started with 5:30 Saturday mass at St. James and ended with a delicious breakfast at The Lantern or Pappy's Diner and maybe a flea market or two. I remember how you always had "Mousy coming" up our toddler arms and made every "boo boo" better with your "magic hanky"! I remember you leaving your cooking for a few minutes to always be a watchful member of our "fireplace" plays in your living room. That fireplace was also the cousin gathering place for all of our Halloween costume pictures and the building of our annual Christmas present towers! I remember shopping with you for my First Communion dress and giving you the worst time about the itchy "webby" sleeves and yet somehow you still convinced me to get it! I also hold dear to my heart the memories made at the trailer in Ohio, where many gathered for food, fun, and card games! I will never forget how much love and care you showed to all those around you, including every stray cat that crossed your path! You never turned a blind eye to your family or to any people or animals in need. I am grateful to have had such a wonderful role model and such a strong woman in my life. And I must add you are the only person I know who still looked great in an up-do (beehive) in 2013!! My wish for you now is that you feel nothing but peace, love, and happiness in Heaven. There is no doubt that you deserve it! You will continue to have all the love in my heart Nana! Watch over us until we meet again. I love you!
