In Memory of Betty Quigley: Happy Birthday Grandma!!

Friday, August 1, 2008

Happy Birthday Grandma!!

This upcoming August 4 would have been Grandma's birthday. My birthday is the 6th, so we always shared a close birthday, as well as the both us being Leo's together.

It has only been five months since Grandma left us. And it feels like an eternity has passed. I know that she would not want any of her kids or grandkids to still be hurting and missing her, but I know we all do still miss her.

I still cannot believe that she is gone. Last year about this time, I would have been sending her a card and calling her up and wishing the both of us a Happy Birthday. I think instead, this year, I will be taking flowers to my Mom's and Grandma's headstone in the Clinton cemetary to honor her birthday.

The scrapbook page above, is dedicated to the memory of our dear Grandma and with that being said, Happy Birthday Grandma. And I love you.

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"Jo" in many sizes said...: My Grandpas Birthday is also soon, it's on the 7th. Hope your day is not too sad, buy her a funny card, get together with your family, and talk about happy memories. Everyone will cry, but at least you will be together. Thinking of you...; August 1, 2008 at 6:15 PM

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To My Dearest Family

To my dearest family,
some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know,
that I arrived okay.

I'm writing this from heaven.
Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness;
here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy
just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you
every morning, noon and night.

That day I had to leave you
when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me
and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again;
you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family,
they'll be here later on.

I need you here badly;
you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do,
to help our mortal man."

God gave me a list of things, t
hat he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list,
was to watch and care for you.

And when you lie in bed at night,
the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....
in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth,
and all those loving years
because you are only human,
they are bound to bring you tears.

But do not be afraid to cry;
it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers,
unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you
all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you,
you wouldn't understand.

But one thing is for certain,
though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now,
than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads
ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it
by taking one day at a time.

It was always my philosophy
and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world,
the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody
who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......
"My day was not in vain."

And now I am contented....
that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way,
I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody
who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up,
as on your way you go.

When you're walking down the street,
and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps
only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go....
from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....
you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey

Friday, August 1, 2008

Happy Birthday Grandma!!

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