Another Beautiful Angel

My sweet and witty Great Grandma Lofgren went to Heaven yesterday and I feel sad and happy at the same time. My GG lived life to the fullest and was a spit fire. You would have never guessed that she was 101 years old.

Here we all are at her 100th birthday party.

I have some of the fondest memories of her. She lived in CA since I was born, so even though we didn't see her often, we always made the time we did spend together very special. My sister and I went to CA 4 years ago to visit my brother and decided to spend one day with GG. I called her to find out her address and ask her how to get to her place. I was asking her a few questions about the directions and then I said, "Well you live in a assisted senior living home, right?"...boy did she set me straight. "I do not need assistance. I live in an apartment by myself and I do everything by myself" she responded. This was when she was 97...and she was still living in the same place and doing the same thing when she turned 100. I learned...DO NOT tell GG she needs assistance :)

I'm sad that she is gone...but happy that she lived such a wonderful and long life. I mean...how can you be sad when someone lived to be 101 and was as spunky and loving as she was. Her husband (my Great Grandpa Clarence) passed away in the mid-80's and she stayed alone and still lived life to the fullest.

Dear Great Grandma Lofgren,
Words can't even describe how much I hope to be like you. I love the way you loved and lived. You always put a smile on every ones face and made us laugh every time we were together. I know you are in heaven with Great Grandpa and having so much fun seeing everyone again. I look forward to the day I get to see you again. For now, I will keep tight to all our memories and pray for you! You are a great inspiration and my hero. I love you so much and will miss you!!!

XOXOXO,