I wanted to create a post that was dedicated to the wonderful memories of my Grandma Rydalch. Dec. 20th is the 5 year anniversary of her passing. What a huge loss for our family. I still tear up when I think about it. She was the light of our family and Grandpa was the foundation. So now I'll share some of my thoughts with you. I will add to this post as I remember more.
Grandma taught me to sew when I was 8. My first project on her sewing machine was a pillow. I can still smell the oil from the machine and the nuts stored in the freezer in her sewing/ironing/storing room. I loved to go through the big drawer that stored all of her patterns. Most were dresses, pajamas and Jenny's. Every year she would make us girls a new church dress for Christmas. It always made me feel so special.
Some of my favorite food items that Grandma made were divinity with walnuts, whole wheat bread and pancakes with critters in them! We all know Grandma wasn't much of a chief and she would always come up with something "creative" with ingredients on hand. Whenever we had a meal, we would kneel down by our chairs and have prayer. It was always so uncomfortable to little knees. As Grandma and Grandpa got older, they stopped kneeling by their chairs, and I think we kids were just a little grateful.
We had some of the best family party's at G&G house. Birthdays, holidays and Christmas were always celebrated at their home. This time of year, I miss having those gatherings in their home. Christmas carols and hymns, the nativity story and enactment, opening presents, and visiting with one another.
I love you so much Grandma and your memories will always be with me...Love, your oldest Granddaughter.
Thursday, December 20, 2007
My Grandma, EvaDean Last Rydalch, Part One
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It's about 8:15 and I just finished my paper due tonight. I couldn't comment right away after I read this because I had to go have a good cry today. Thank you Kellie for writing it so beautifuly. We'll probably all go for frozen yogurt at some point today.
Love you sis,
Geena
Kellie:
Thank you so much for the beautiful post about Grandma. I think it is such a testament to how truly wonderful she is that 5 years later those tender memories and feelings can give us such comfort. I miss her too, so much sometimes I feel like I can't breathe. BUT, I know she is just waiting for us, looking over us, still praying for us. What a gracious, wonderful, kind lady, weren't we all so lucky?
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