Frances Edna Johnson ThomasThis Is My Beautiful Granny!
Born 101 Years Ago, January 23, 1910, In Gilmer,Texas.
This past Sunday, on the Anniversary of her birth, I reflected on her very presence in my life. Having been an RN, she was there for the birth of all of my Mother's children...except for one...Me. That was the only time that my Granny missed a significant event in my life...until her death in January 1995!
I MISS MY GRANNY SO VERY MUCH!
Widowed for over 40 years,
she is now with her Sweetheart and Treasured Friend, my Grandpa,
George Washington Thomas.
My Granny was the single most significant influence in my life and lived a life of selfless servitude to others.
She was the essence of Beauty, Friend, Intellect, Confidant, Teacher, Nurse,
Artist, Author, Student, Chef, Counselor, Historian & Spiritualist.
As I navigate my own way through this mortal existence, I look back to the Beacon of Light that my Granny was for me. I long to have her wrap her arms around me, to wipe away my tears, to lend me courage when life seems so difficult and I'm frightened of the unknown. I miss her tender compassion and understanding as I struggle to recollect all those shared words of wisdom.
She loved people! She never judged! She was so forgiving!
She loved to laugh and did it often!
I find that I look back often...remembering...savoring my every moment with her! Wishing she were still here!
Did I mention...I Miss My Granny So Much!
But then it dawned on me...She Is Still Ever present in my life!
For as long as I remember, treasure and implement her values into my own character, she will always remain a part of my mortality. And when my journey is complete, I know that she will be waiting with outstretched arms, to welcome me...For then, I know I will be "Home."
Born 101 Years Ago, January 23, 1910, In Gilmer,Texas.
This past Sunday, on the Anniversary of her birth, I reflected on her very presence in my life. Having been an RN, she was there for the birth of all of my Mother's children...except for one...Me. That was the only time that my Granny missed a significant event in my life...until her death in January 1995!
I MISS MY GRANNY SO VERY MUCH!
Widowed for over 40 years,
she is now with her Sweetheart and Treasured Friend, my Grandpa,
George Washington Thomas.
My Granny was the single most significant influence in my life and lived a life of selfless servitude to others.
She was the essence of Beauty, Friend, Intellect, Confidant, Teacher, Nurse,
Artist, Author, Student, Chef, Counselor, Historian & Spiritualist.
As I navigate my own way through this mortal existence, I look back to the Beacon of Light that my Granny was for me. I long to have her wrap her arms around me, to wipe away my tears, to lend me courage when life seems so difficult and I'm frightened of the unknown. I miss her tender compassion and understanding as I struggle to recollect all those shared words of wisdom.
She loved people! She never judged! She was so forgiving!
She loved to laugh and did it often!
I find that I look back often...remembering...savoring my every moment with her! Wishing she were still here!
Did I mention...I Miss My Granny So Much!
But then it dawned on me...She Is Still Ever present in my life!
For as long as I remember, treasure and implement her values into my own character, she will always remain a part of my mortality. And when my journey is complete, I know that she will be waiting with outstretched arms, to welcome me...For then, I know I will be "Home."
1 comment:
I miss her too. What a great tribute to a great lady from a great lady.
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