Memories

Grandma and Granpa with Collin and Shawn in April 2009

Today I lost someone very close to me. My grandmother, Elizabeth Bacus. A Cubs fan, a mother, a christian, a grandmother, a genealogist, a great grandmother and so much more. She was truly a woman who will be missed by all of her family and all of her friends. She was someone I admired and loved greatly. I took a second this afternoon to write this to help me remember the joy she brought to our lives.

As the mourning process begins, several memories pop to my mind about her life that left an imprint on mine. Most of the memories are meaningless to others, but to me they are special moments I can cherish as she leaves us and goes on to a life in heaven.

One memory to share, that many of us grandchildren may share, is decorating cookies with Grandma. When I was very young (around 5) I remember going to Grandma's house and decorating cookies. Now, when I say decorating, Grandma had the works to do it; different colored frosting, sprinkles or anything else you can think of. I always think of this when we make decorated cookies at home. This past July, our family traveled to Florida to see my grandparents and enjoy the beach (something I am so glad we were able to do). Grandma had all the things for Collin and Shawn to decorate cookies for the Fourth of July (Micah and I also were able to decorate cookies as well). This may be a little thing that I hold on to about my grandmother but it is something that reminds me of the little things having the most meaning to us as we move forward in our lives without her.

Grandma, we love you and will all miss you.

July 2010

July 2010

Grandma and Shawn October 2006

Grandma and Collin February 2005

(This is one of my favorite pictures of Grandma - it was so funny at the moment I took it)