Kalee and Brylee: Remembering Great Grandma Mayhew

My Great Grandma Mayhew passed away on Thursday after a long hard fight. I was lucky enough to have shared some wonderful memories with her in the last year. Her and I had a special connection and she would light up when I walked through the door to see her. No matter what we going on in her life, every time I said, "Hi" to her she would look my way and give me love right back. She even knew I was there when she was in a state that doctors were unsure of. We traveled to Nebraska this weekend to celebrate her life. Each time we would pray at the funeral and amen was said, I would always say it after everyone had finished, that way Grandma was able to hear just me talking to her. The Pastor said that there is no greater sound at a funeral than a baby's laugh or cry to remind us that life continues and that Great Grandma lives through us. I made sure everyone that day was able to see that Great Grandma will forever live through me. I cannot wait till I am a little older and I can hear all of the wonderful stories of Great Grandma's life. She was loved by all and gave herself to anyone and everyone. She is definitely someone we will cherish forever. As the funeral was about to begin, I look at Great Grandma for the last time and on my own I said, "Night, night" and blew a kiss her way...I know she took that one to heaven with her! Great Grandma, you will be missed more than you know, say hi to Great Grandpa for me!

This was the first time Great Grandma and I met...we surprised her at her house!