My beautiful Grandma Joyce passed away this morning, and as I sit here brushing away tears of sadness, I also have a warm feeling of peace because I got to spend some really great days with her.
I was planning on going to see her in a few months, but my intuition urged me to go immediately and within days I was on a plane. If I hadn't gone when I did, I never would have heard some of her best stories or enjoyed her funny sense of humor again. I never would have been wrapped up in that final hug where we both pretended like we were going to see each other again because saying goodbye was just too difficult.
She was an amazing person and an even better grandma. She loved and spoiled all of us grandkids in a way that left us feeling pretty darn special. There were always hard candies in a glass dish on the coffee table and one of my favorite places was her backyard garden with the trickling water fountain, vibrant flowers, and hovering hummingbirds.
When I was born I was given the middle name Joyce in honor of my grandma. While my first name Cassie is often shortened to Cass and my last name has completely changed with marriage, Joyce has always stayed the same. It is my center, my one constant, and I will always carry my grandmother's name with pride.
I'm going to miss her so much, but I'm full of gratitude for all the memories and moments I did get to spend with her.
Don't forget to spend time with your loved ones. Take the time to remember all the little details about them and be completely present. It will fill you with gratitude when it's time to say "See you later, grandma." .
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