Grandma's are moms with lots of frosting! That's a funny quote, but how true. Grandma's are special, even when they aren't directly your own. About 7 months before Marc and I were married his Grandma Collings passed away and just a few months later, Grandpa C. worked his charm on this special lady and they were married. She has been an important part of the Collings Family for the past 16 years and she is SO loved by all. I especially LOVE her sense of humor and I always enjoyed our regular email contacts.
This past weekend was her birthday and fortunately we happened to be down in Utah. Marc's Grandpa took ill last summer and has had to stay in a nursing home. He just celebrated his 89th brithday. Marc has been down to see him but the rest of us had not been able to visit yet. It's hard to see Grandpa this way. He looks so different now.
The children were tentative and slightly nervous, except for Belle who just walked right in and planted a hug and kiss on G'pa while he was lying on the bed. He wasn't very coherent and didn't seem to know who we were but we were glad to see him. Once they moved him into the wheelchair Kenadee said, Now that looks like Grandpa. I know Kenadee's a lot like me. We try to avoid those situations that aren't always happy such as sickness or death. It was a good experience for my children. We LOVE you both!
Grandma and Grandpa with the 4 Collings children. Craig, Eloise, Dave (marcs dad) and Allen.
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