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May 7th, 1911 was 101 years ago today.

My sweet grandmother would be 101 years old today.

We still talk about her every time we are together.  There always seems to be a fitting segway into one of our favorite memories.

Today I talked about her mother, my Great Grandmother, Claira Elizabeth.  The entire town she lived in called her Aunt Lizzie- and her husband, my Great Grandfather, Uncle George.  my grandma took great pride in the love that all who knew them showed them.  she loved her mama and papa.

I’ve been thinking about this day, this May 7th, 2012, for many days now.  Today Nico is exactly 6 months old.  For the rest of his life I will remember his 1/2 birthday with my Grandmother’s together… this seems like such a small thing- but it is such a great gift to me.  I know that God wrapped up this beautiful thing long before i was ever born and waited with excitement for me to discover it.  it is truly one of the sweetest details of the story God has written for me.  I am truly thankful.

tears fill my eyes as i think about how much i adored, cherished, enjoyed, treasured, admired, respected, and loved my sweet Grandma.  i’ve feared forgetting her- her laugh, her manners that would put emily post to shame, her servants heart, her giving nature, her ability to live with great dignity and humility… and her grace… oh her grace, i never, ever heard her utter an unkind word about anyone.  she was truly a remarkable lady.  i’ve feared her life would flutter away and all that would be left were us, those who knew her, and a few stories that were once told and now seem a bit foggy.

now it is certain, carved in stone, and set as a beacon on each year’s calendar- May 7th will be a day of remembering and celebrating.  I will celebrate Nico & My sweet grandma… and pray that her legacy will chase him down and cover him as he grows into a wise little man.

I use her cutting boards to prepare every meal for our family.

I make tea in the pitcher she did.

I carry her train case with me when i travel and it hold all of lady things as it did hers.

I think about her when i wear a dress for no other reason than because i am a lady.

I think about her when i rock Nico… she rocked me until i weighed more than she did.

I think about her each time i put on my jewelry… the most beautiful things i have were hers.

I think about her when i see a lady wearing white pants and giggle when i think about all that she spilled on hers.

I think her when i slouch and can hear her tell me to sit up straight.

I think about her when i order fish at a restaurant because i should have it at least once a week, not because it’s the best thing on the menu.

I think about her every time anyone at our table takes their time finishing the last bit of their food or sip of their drink.

We always had to wait for Grandma to finish her water always.

Happy May 7th to you friend.

Love,

Doris Lee’s Granddaughter