So far on this adventure, we've learned a few vocabulary words (!), visited with each other, visited with Grandma & our aunt & uncle. Explored 'old family pictures' with the family, and heard all kinds of great 'old' stories from grandma. Lots of memories, lots of laughter and a few tears.
With mixed emotions I pulled away from Odessa yesterday. Excited to explore New Mexico with my sister, and experience the wind in our hair on the open high way while we took in all the dessert scenery; yet, sad, because the reality remains, this could be the last visit with Grandma.
The amazing thing about our relationship has always been the closeness, even across the miles. I can always hear her voice, and see her hands move as she tells a story. I can always picture the way she puts on her makeup and does her hair--even at 87 years old--and nothing is 'out of place', on her person, or in the place where she lives.
We arrived to say our good byes early yesterday, she wasn't completely 'ready' for the day, yet, so we talked while she finished up her makeup & hair. LaDonna even took a few pictures of her doing this! Those are the pictures I will probably cherish the most. Those moments 'before' pictures growing up, and there were many!
We must move, because it's still 'cool' outside...must explore!!!
I'll write more later!
3 comments:
So glad you got to see your family, and can't wait to hear about Santa Fe! Audrey (the main character in Jackina's book Tender Grace) traveled to Santa Fe as well. :)
Debbie, I think you'd be 'inspired' if you visited here! Can't wait to see you next week end, and tell you 'all about it'!!!
This has been an amazing trip, and my sister and I still like each other!
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