Anniversary of My Grandmother's Death

Today is the anniversary of my grandmother's death. My Grandma Susie died last year due to stroke, and it was a devastating blow to my family. My grandmother was the family matriarch who had such love and wisdom. She was a saint, and I was blessed to have had her in my life. Grandma Susie was an inspiration and proof of the American dream. Despite no formal college education, she went from being a secretary to a bank president, all while taking care of my grandfather, my aunt, and my dad. She was beloved by all who knew her.

The one I will always remember about my grandmother is food. My grandma loved ice cream, she always had to stop at Dairy Queen and she always had ice cream in her house. When we would have dinner over at Grandma's and Papa's house, Grandma would make as much food as normal people make for Thanksgiving. When she made Thanksgiving,there was so much food you could feed a family of four for a month. Grandma was happiest when her family was eating, so after we finish a meal she would immediately ask if we would like dessert. Or fruit. Or popcorn. Or a glazed ham. If she had her way, everyone in my family would weigh 500 pounds.

A lot of my fondest memories with my grandmother revolves around food.  Cooking hot dogs and s'mores around a campfire. Coming up with themed dinners. Decorating Christmas cookies with her, my brother, and my cousins.

I miss my grandmother terribly and if you wish, you can check out this video my cousin, Lauren Patterson made.

I'm Colin and these are the ramblings of a guy in his twenties. I miss you, Grandma.