Mothers in All Forms

I'm going to go ahead and write an entry this time. I'm not much of a writer, I usually like pictures to describe my feelings and what's going on in my life. This time however, I have a few emotions and memories I want to express. This last Sunday as I was away in Boise my Mother got a phone call saying that her Mother had passed away. It was a very sad time, and I especially feel for my Mom right now. I think that no matter how much you are prepared for something like this, it's still going to hurt.
My Grandma was an amazing woman. She was so strong, and so loving; truly the epitomy of what a grandma should be, and on top of it all...an AMAZING cook! I can remember as a child her always being there for us. Recitals, baptisms, any event really, and she was there. We could count on her that everytime she came she made her most AMAZING caramel popcorn. I remember showing off those times, trying to get her attention by doing the splits, or playing the piano, or anything else I could come up with. She would always make me feel so wonderful by telling me I was talented. Once she even slipped me a $10 bill, and told me to keep up the hard work on the piano. I was THRILLED! She had such a way with making you feel like you were important. I vividly remember Thanksgiving holidays there, and Easter's too. We would arrive and have to walk through the covered porch to get to the house, and inside of the porch there was always LOTS of baked goodies, especially pies! I would always check to make sure there were enough Apple Pies, because they were my FAVORITE!
When I got married, my Grandma insisted on coming up to spend the 3 weeks beforehand with us. She was so sweet. She spent most of those 3 weeks cooking cookies for the reception because she was appalled that cookies weren't on my list of refreshments! Needless to say there were PLENTY of cookies at my reception, and they did indeed turn out to be quite the hit. On another note about my Grandma, I know that she was not only the perfect Grandma, but an amazing Mother as well because I see the love and respect my Mom holds for her. And not only that, but I see the kind of person my Mom is. You know people often say "oh no! I'm turning into my Mother." I honestly could think of nothing I desire more than to be like my Mom. She is a true example of a Disciple of Christ. She is self-sacrificing, and has been her entire life. I often took this for granted while I was young and foolish, but I hope I can work the rest of my life to show her my gratitude for everything she has done for me. She loves her children and grandchildren with all of her heart, and it means the world to them. I see it everytime we are together. I am so grateful for my Mother, and for her Mother. And I hope with all of my heart that I can measure up to be as wonderful as they are.
I love you Grandma. You will be missed. But, I know that the Gospel is true, and that families can be together forever. And for that, I am so grateful.