Hi all. I haven't forgotten about you or my big goals. I'm setting everything aside for a few days to work on a special project.
You see, my Grandma passed away on Tuesday night. My very, very special Grandma. So what do we do when someone really special has to leave us? Besides get really sad, I think we try to think of a way to make or do something that will help. Well, that's what my sisters and I are doing anyway.
My Grandma was an amazing woman, and one of the special things about her was that she baked... and when I say baked... she baked A LOT. And she did it very, very well. We all have memories of her baked goodies, and I'd wager that we all have a favorite of the cookies she made (mine is date pinwheel followed up by a close second, molasses sugar cookies). So my sister decided to make lots of different kinds of Grandma's cookies for all the family that's coming into town, and my other sister and I will help when we get there. And my special little project for now will be to make a small booklet of Grandma's cookie recipes for everyone to take with them.
I'm going to miss Grandma. In fact, I miss her already. She won't be forgotten though... and we'll keep making her cookies to prove it. :)
Edited to add: You can find Grandma's recipes on our family blog here: http://shellypaints.blogspot.com/2010/05/grandmas-cookies.html
Oh that is sad and I am sure you will miss her, but the baking is a great way to honor her and I know everyone will cherish the recipe book.
ReplyDeleteOh honey, I'm so sorry to hear about your Grandma passing. It is so hard when the ones we love so, leave us. But to honor her as you are, with the sweet booklet and all you sister's baking cookies...will be a wonderful time to share your memories of her. Sending hugs and prayers to you!
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shelly- so sorry to hear your news,it's never easy to say goodbye to someone dear, the recipe book and cookies...what a fabulous token for everyone to remember her by. Sending you a big hug. xo
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to read of your loss. What a wonderful way to honour her life and preserve her memory for all time. Sending you healing wishes Penny x
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry for your loss--but an excellent way to remember her--I know that everyone will love the recipe book.
ReplyDeleteShelly, it sounds like you and your sisters had wonderful times with your grandmother. what a very sweet way that you all are honoring her and carrying on tradition! My heartfelt sympathies to you and yours.
ReplyDeleteYour post got me enotional, I think it is a wonderful idea, very thoughtful.
ReplyDeleteHi Sweet Shelley, What a perfect way to honor your grandmother and keep her memory alive.
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