I haven’t been able to blog for awhile – mainly because I knew I would want to write about my beloved grandmother – but I just couldn’t. How do I put the woman into words who I have loved so dearly as far back as I can remember? It’s going to be a tough feat and I still probably will not be able to convey what my Yummy means to me. But I am going to give it a go.
A little over a week ago we laid to rest my beloved grandmother Yummy. She was a sister, wife, mother, friend and my most dear grandmother. The type of grandmother you read about in fairy tales. The elegant, graceful, beautiful grandmother whom you could always run to and tell her your craziest dreams and she would help you reach for them. As far back as I can remember I have always wanted to be just like her. First of all – the woman had serious class. People would always remark what a classy lady she was – she had style that not many people can rival. She’s one of the few women I have known in my life who can be dripping in diamonds on an average run of your mill day, running around doing errands, looking totally blissfully normal.
Oh and she was incredibly funny. There are too many “Yummyisms” to name – but a few would be her infamous “Give me a Break!”, “Well that’s just swell”, “Oh Heavenly days”, and of course I love my name that I was always called by, “My precious Brook”. In fact those were the last words she said to me before she went home to be with the Lord.
Oh how I am going to miss her – right now I miss her so much it hurts – the holidays are going to be so strange without her. She made everything so beautiful this time of the year. She could cook like no other – I have memories of Thanksgiving and Christmas meals that would rival what a professional chef could whip up. She was feisty as all get out – stubborn like no other – I come from a long line of strong stubborn women! We shared a love of horses – as an avid equestrian herself she understood completely what it meant to be in love with an 1100 lb majestic animal – and the thrill that comes with riding one. She understood my love so much that she made so many of my equestrian endeavors possible – she bought me my first pony, Revision. And then my horse Magoo – technically she bought Magoo for me twice – that’s a whole story in itself. I always looked forward to seeing her – just hanging out with her was so fun.
And oh the shopping trips we took together. A shopping trip with Yummy was always amazing – I completely blame her for my love of fine designer clothes and accessories. From St. Johns to Chanel – Yummy was always exquisitely dressed to the nines. I could go on and on with all the memories I have with her. I am so thankful for the time here I had with her. Twenty-six amazing years. I love you so much Yummy – more than words can ever convey. And I look forward to the day when I will see you with our Father!
