A tribute...

I've been away from my blog AGAIN.  But, this time for good reason.  My dear grandmother passed away last Saturday.  Needless to say it's been a sad time here.  Two funerals in less than a week...kinda' hard on the heart. 

We journeyed safely to Kansas (a whopping 16-hour drive) for my Grandma's funeral.  Although it was a haul, I am so happy we were able to go.  Reminiscing with my family about Grandma and all that she was to each of us...it was a little piece of comfort for my aching heart.

How I loved listening to the stories of my Grandma loading the neighborhood kids in her car and driving them to the outdoor pool.  Or sharing one of my favorite memories of playing Skip-Bo for hours with Grandma.  (This is the Grandma who was NOT afraid to beat her grandkids at a game of cards...she was always in it to win!) 

What I remember most about my dear Grandma though is her baking ability.  Boy could she cook and she loved sharing her passion for food with me.  Whenever she came to visit there was always at least a full day of cooking activities planned.  Sometimes we made pies, other times cookies, but my all-time favorite was lefse making days.  Oh, how I loved making lefse (o.k...so I enjoyed eating it more than baking, but it was fun regardless!). 

On the way home I got to thinking about how much I love baking.  I bet a huge part of that comes from Grandma.  I'm so glad she took the time to teach me the fine art of baking.  It's something I can pass along to my children...one generation to the next.

It also made me think that it's about time I launch my recipe blog.  It's something I've wanted to do for many moons....I just couldn't find the time.   Well, there's no better time than now, eh?!

So..be sure to visit my new recipe blog: In Other Words: The Yummy Stuff

Thanks! 

Comments

[Shelley]

I'm so sorry to hear about your grandmother. My grandmother passed away nearly 4 years ago and I still feel sad that my children didn't get to know her. I try to talk about her, but they have a hard time making the connection. On a lighter note, I'm excited about your recipe blog. Who couldn't use a new recipe? What a talented lady you are. Thanks for sharing with us.

[Melissa Mullinax]

Oh, sweetie...I'm so sorry to hear about your Grandmother. You made me cry. Not a day goes by I don't think of my own dear Grandma, and all neat things I learned from her. You seem to have a lot of your Grandmother's wonderful qualities, Jamie....the least of those being your baking. lol! But I'm so glad to know of your recipe blog...I won't miss stopping by!

Again...I hope you are well.

Thinking of you and your family.
~Melissa

[frederique]

Oh Jamie, I am so sorry to read this. What a beautiful post. And i'm looking to read all of your recipes. Take care.

[Amanda(peawithme)]

So sorry for your loss.

I'm looking forward to visiting your new yummy blog often! ( I don't know how you do it)

[Dawn Sela]

So sorry for your loss Jamie.
((Hugs to you))

Looking forward to your yummies!

[Tracy(twazd)]

Jaime- so sorry to hear of your loss-no words of mine will ease the pain. We have had a few great losses in my DH family this past year and the thoughts of each member linger, take heart in the new blog-I can't wait!

[eLiZaBeTh]

I am so sorry for your loss.. I miss my grandma every day..

[Tearsa]

You are such a talented writer and photographer. I love reading your blog and seeing all of you excellent photographs. You are an inspiration to me. I'm even considering creating a recipe blog...:-)

[paolo]

J-
so sorry to hear about your Gma. glad I was able to find time to read about your memories while on my trip. I send heartfelt condolences from Thailand...

-P