Granny

Yesterday, my Granny passed away. Obviously we had a hard day, so I didn't get on to post anything. But I would like to say a few things about her.

I used to brag to my friends that I had such a cool Granny, because she played video games more than any kid I knew. From about the time I can remember, which is when the first Nintendo system was out, we would go over to her house and she'd be sitting in front of the tv with her controller. Somehow though, she'd always give it up to let us play some too. I remember her and my brother really liking Zelda. :)

She was also an artist, and did western oil paintings. She was very good, and I loved to draw, and also loved horses, so I'd beg her to draw them over and over for me. She was always so patient with me that way. She had to draw the same horse every time I came over, sometimes more than once.

She also told really good stories. We especially liked scary ones, and she made up some really good ones. She told those over and over too, without really complaining.

Until not all that long ago, she went hunting and fishing. I remember going camping at the lake and watching her fish. I've never seen someone catch so many in a few hours. She had what seemed like 20 fish waiting by the time they started cooking them up for dinner. I may have imagined there being 20, I was just a little kid, but there were plenty of fish there, believe me. :)

She was fun to be around, and could always make everyone laugh. She acted tough, and didn't say "I love you too" very often. But you always knew she did, and with her it never bothered me when she wouldn't say it. I just said it to her, and waited for her to say "Okay, see ya later." It made me laugh. She will be missed, and I'm very sad our babies couldn't know her for longer.

Love you so much, Granny.