quick trip to grandma's

My grandma was very sick a few months ago. It was scary to me. Out of all my extended family, she is the one I have always been closest too. We have similar interests, she's always been interested in what I'm doing, she was my confidant in college, and I've always admired her and her love story with my grandpa.  So when I heard she was sick, I wanted to get there as quickly as I could in case I did not have another chance to see her.  As is usual for me trying to get out of Chattanooga, it did not go easily at all...we'd finally gotten Kooper's elbow diagnosed as broken, there was tons of end of school stuff going on, and my flights to get out kept getting canceled.

BUT, I did get there...eventually. 

My boys haven't seen my grandma in years but the one thing they remember is that she made jello with them.  Sure enough, she had plenty in stock even though I didn't bring the boys. 

It was close to the end of May and it snowed.  Crazy Utah weather. 

We got to attend church together while I was there.  This was so special to me.  I got to hear her voice.  It's quieter than it used to be but still just as lovely.  She was a singer back in the day.  It's in the genes and I'm thankful I got to sit beside her and reflect on that.  I cried most of the way through the first hymn in gratitude for her being in my life. 

I got to spend some time with my mother too.  Even though we see each other often it's usually with lots of little boys around.  Not that I'm complaining but it's totally different than one on one time with momma.  We had fun and might have gone shopping a time or two...or three and maybe even as soon as I landed in Utah. 

I got to spend an evening with my gorgeous friend and college roomie Melissa and her cute family.  Her hubbie, Curtis cooked us the best meal.  Don't you love having those friends who you don't get to see often enough at all but when you do it's like you've never missed a beat?  I sure do! 

Ok, I think it's weird to put my own picture up here.  Honestly, I'm not trying to show off anything other than the light (I mean could I really be bragging here...hey!  check it!  I have a big nose!).  Anyways, I snapped this as I was leaving Melissa's house after an evening of laughs.  I was pulling out of her neighborhood and the sun was gorgeous.  Just made me think of how blessed I was.  I had a husband at home who loved me and knew how important it was to be with my grandma and take care of all the kiddo business, I was thankful for the knowledge I have that families are eternal, I was thankful for friendship and all that brought so much light and happiness into my life.