2002
As I was scrolling through photos, I noticed this one. Whenever I look at it, I remember how Jim's mom drove from Grand Rapids, Michigan to Brown's Flat, New Brunswick for Ethan's dedication. She lived with cancer and extreme pain for many years. Flying was hard for her so she opted for travelling in a car. With a small swimming tube beneath her to help with the bumps on the road, she made a way to be with her Canadian family. Grandma D was strong, brave and full of love.
Memories preserved in snapshots are wonderful. The quote you left for Linda is appropriate here. "A good snapshot stops a moment from running away." Eudora Welty Have a great day!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Carol! What a great quote eh?
DeleteHow kind she was. I love that you captured the kindness I see in this photo with the kindness of your words.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Kimberley.
DeleteWow - tough and brave and full of love.
ReplyDeleteOhhh! I need to revise my last line!
DeleteGrandmas have a deep love for their family. So true here!
ReplyDeleteGreat photo. I love the story it inspired.
ReplyDeleteWow! She sounds like an incredibly strong and determined woman who loved her family dearly. It's amazing what we will do to be with our families.
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