Grandma Marsh

Last night my Grandma passed away. She and I were super close. My sisters and I were her only grandkids, so she spoiled us and was able to have a lot of one on one time with us. I will NEVER forget all the times she picked me up from Kindergarten and took me to get a happy meal. I would get in her car, and pick out a piece of candy that she kept in the center console. My sisters and I had a lot of sleepovers at her house and we usually ate Taco Bell or Carls Jr. for dinner. (This sounds like all we did was eat fast food with my grandma, but we were all so skinny so I guess it doesn't matter!) But that's not all we did, she took us to a lot of movies, and spent countless hours playing a card game called "Flinch!". When I got older my mom would let me ride my bike to her house. I would do anything she needed around the house, we would watch t.v. shows together and I would update her on my "Oh so busy life". She was so easy to talk to and always cared so much for me and everyone around her. She had a great sense of humor and a contagious smile. Usually death is a sad thing, but in my grandmas case, it is actually good. Her quality of life was not good. She was starting to forget a lot, and she wasn't the same person I had grown up with. The grandma I had known left her body about 2 years ago so I guess that made this all a little bit easier. I know she is in a better place and will be much happier. I can't wait for a year to pass and help do her temple work. She was not LDS, I know she will accept the gospel in a heartbeat! I love you Grandma and can't wait to see you again. At my bridal shower

She at I at my wedding reception

Me, my grandma, and mom

Chrismas morning, with my nephew Jack

She was great at knitting! So before she got bad, while I was still in high school I went and pick out yarn and she made me this baby blanket. Good thing I had a girl! It was hard for her to leave the house, so she wasn't able to make it to my baby shower.

This is after she moved into the nursing home, last Thanksgiving. We got a picture of all four generations. I'm so glad I have some pictures of her with Bridget. (thanks Amber!)