I have had something on my mind the last week or so (actually it's something that is on my mind quite frequently.) The picture below is my Grandma Loveridge.
She was an amazing woman! Unfortunately I never got to know her, she passed away of breast cancer when I was only 9 months old. I am amazed at the feelings of loss and sadness I have when I think of her and her early death. My Grandparents were never a force in my life, and maybe that would have been different if she would have been around longer. I am sometimes jealous of Richele; Grandma was her guardian angel (literally) when she was in Thailand on her mission.
She was an amazing woman! Unfortunately I never got to know her, she passed away of breast cancer when I was only 9 months old. I am amazed at the feelings of loss and sadness I have when I think of her and her early death. My Grandparents were never a force in my life, and maybe that would have been different if she would have been around longer. I am sometimes jealous of Richele; Grandma was her guardian angel (literally) when she was in Thailand on her mission.
I feel such a connection to Grandma. Mom really loved her and talks about her often. I LOVE it when Mom says, "you are so much like your Grandma." When Mom and Dad would go over for a visit, she used to say, "Come see what I'm working on." She would take Mom to the bedroom with all of her projects (and they were numerous--the projects, not the bedrooms :)). Grandma would just light-up showing off what she was doing. I find myself taking my projects to Mom's, Pat's, even work to show everybody. My projects are also numerous (sorry Chad). I just "eat up" the stories mom tells about Grandma. Many of them resemble me and my interests. Oh, mom also tells me I got my thin lips and skinny legs and ankles from Grandma--(luckily the Reva leg genes are stronger than the Bennett thigh genes--woo hoo)
All my love to Grandma Loveridge---I'm glad you are a little part of who I am.
Reva and Elwood--1937 (a favorite)
Reva and Elwood square dancing
Loveridge Family 1955--My dad is the youngest--what a cute little fart
Reva and Mac
Reva and Mac--1960
Reva Beth and Mac--1952
Santa and Reva
I just had to throw this one in of Mom and Dad in 1975. Nice shirt and chops dad.***thanks so much to Carolyn for her comment about crocheting that REALLY got me thinking about Grandma. Also to RevaBeth and Arnold for putting the pictures together--they are cherished***
Loved the photos!! Where can I get copies? I have great memories of Grandma and Grandpa (and a few of your dad, pre-mission!) and I think of them often, as well. I'm afraid the ability to do "projects" completely missed me, so I'm glad you got that gene!! I'd love to hear more about Richele's guardian angel experiences. It would be so fun to do a girl's night out with all of your sisters and all of mine. Let me know if you'd like to....
ReplyDeleteI'd like to second everything Lori said. Those are some neat pictures and I've not seen most of them. I really wish I could've known my grandmothers as well, and wish I had spent more time with my grandpas when I had them.
ReplyDeleteWhat a tribute to your Grandma. I'm glad to see you are so close even though you didn't know her... I'm so glad for pictures and memories of our parents for that! I have to keep reminding our kids of the great memories of my Dad and Riley's Dad.
ReplyDeleteIs that where the skinny legs come from?? That's a really strong gene! - five out of six of my sibling group, and two out of three of my kids (at least - one is still a bit young to say for sure). I would have liked to know Grandma better, too.
ReplyDeleteLove these pictures! I need to get the copies as well. We should totally do a girls night with Lori, Lynda, Julie and Becky!!
ReplyDeleteMy thoughts exactly-about your dad's CHOPS! Dang!! Cute pictures-yeah I stalked your blog from Richele's:) Now on to find Kristis!:)
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