My grandmother was the BFS*…and she would have approved that message
There was one person on this earth who thought I could do no wrong. Well, she KNEW I was often wrong, but my grandmother always had my back no matter what. Sadly, we lost her suddenly yesterday.
I inherited my inappropriate sense of humor from my Memama, so I dug up some things that I’ve written about her in the past. Celebrate her life with me by reading just a sample of why I am who I am.
The time we embarrassed my mother on a tour of Bellingrath Gardens.
The time she described Britney’s perfume.
Just one of her typical comments.
The time she exposed a member of the Kay-Kay-Kay.
One of the many times she helped me out of a jam…no questions asked.
I could fill page after page of funny stories about her. Perhaps I’ll share some later, but I’m quite honestly wiped the hell out right now. Those of you who pray, please say one for my mother. She’s having a tough time. Thanks, friends.
12/01/2011 at 10:52 pm
So sorry for you folks. If she was nearly as funny and loyal as you are, I’d have wanted her covering my 6 any day! Nice you have such loving and happy memories of her though, she’ll never die as long as her memory endures. Mike & Shirley
12/02/2011 at 8:00 am
I’m going to Chicago to my mom’s 90th birthday party tomorrow. I know she’s in that zone, the one where she can go at any moment just because she’s really old. She seems really healthy, but you know how it is. I find it great that you appreciated your Grandma before she left you.
Everybody, call your grandmother, and or mother today.
12/02/2011 at 8:15 am
peace good friend.
let your mom know the internets are sending her healing energy.
12/02/2011 at 9:27 am
Oh Syd, I am so sorry. You and K and your whole family are in my thoughts. Hugs to you.
12/02/2011 at 10:08 am
I loved re-visiting G-Mom’s prized moments. Thankfully, you have these and many more to treasure the rest of your days. Love and Peace to you all.
12/02/2011 at 11:24 am
Syd, I’m sorry for your family’s loss, your G-ma sounds really cool!! I will be thinking about you and your Mama.
Becca
12/02/2011 at 12:56 pm
Bayou and me are terribly sorry to hear this, Syd. No doubt she was amazing- may the road rise up to meet her.
12/02/2011 at 3:25 pm
My deepest condolences to you and yours. Glad you’ve got a trove of stories to remember her by.
12/02/2011 at 3:49 pm
Oh hell, Syd. I’m so sorry to hear that. God, what a priceless gem she was! Thank you for including the stories… what a woman! You’ll just have to carry on in her memory…
Big love to you and your family.
12/02/2011 at 5:44 pm
I’m very sorry for your loss Syd. *HUGS*
12/02/2011 at 6:57 pm
I’m so sorry for your loss.
I’ve read through the links, and I’m just smiling. What an amazing gift to have had a grandmother like that, and have had her for so many years. Keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. Hugs dear one.
12/02/2011 at 7:36 pm
Sending thoughts and prayers to your mom, you, and your whole family.
12/03/2011 at 3:01 pm
Thanks for sharing your g-mom stories… It’s wonderful to have great (and funny) memories of someone you love so dearly.
12/03/2011 at 6:58 pm
I feel ya Syd, my grandma was my BFS* too and I lost her in 2006.
12/04/2011 at 8:32 am
So sorry for your loss dear friend… how wonderful to have so many happy, funny memories to help you through. Keeping you and your family in my thoughts..
12/04/2011 at 7:53 pm
Read all the stories and loved them. Thinking of you, girl!
12/04/2011 at 8:13 pm
I know you guys are hurting right now but it sounds like you had the best Grandma EVER. Thank you so much for sharing just a little bit of her with us. Keeping all you in my thoughts.
12/06/2011 at 10:39 pm
i’m truly sorry for your loss. your g’ma sounds like a real pistol.
12/12/2011 at 3:20 pm
Oh Syd, I’m so sorry to hear about your grandma. The stories are HILARIOUS, couldn’t stop grinning while reading them. Sending lots of love.