Last week we had to say goodbye to my Nana, And I wanted to share a few words about the incredible woman she was. My nana is by far the most likeable/loveable person I have ever met in my entire life. It was genuinely impossible to have a conversation with her and not be smiling and laughing by the end of it. She could be friends with anyone, strike up a conversation with absolutely anyone, and she did. (When she wasn’t playing bingo.) She was such a positive and bubbly person; if you knew my nana, you know she was ALWAYS giggling at something. I will always remember the sound of her laugh and will cherish it forever.
Although I am absolutely devastated to be even making this post, I also feel an overwhelming sense of gratitude. I am so lucky to have had such an amazing person in my life and am so proud to have called her my nana, Someone who helped shape who I am today. I will always have the memories we made together to bring me comfort in this difficult time. I will always remember sneaking out with her to go get ice cream before dinner, playing hours of card games with her, the endless shopping trips, our little inside jokes, and of course, the famous cousin sleepovers, which were always a favorite.
The night I found out she was sick, I found myself staying up all night praying and begging that she would make it through this, then being on a flight the next day and feeling completely hopeless while sitting with her in the hospital. As I reflected on it, I thought: how beautiful is it that we even have the capability to love someone that much? I think it’s amazing how loved she was and how much she loved her family, and I know she would agree. This will be the longest “see you later” I have ever had to endure, but I can’t wait until the day we meet again in paradise. We all love and miss you more than words can say, Nana ❤️🕊️
