The Finch's~October 2012

I have lost the Grandmother of my youth; she passed away on the 3rd of September.  She was the one that I would call on a Friday night and ask if I could sleep over with my sister.  She made my favorite meals; hamburgers and French fries with ice cream for dessert.  For breakfast we would have French toast and bacon or sausage and eggs.  She was the best cook and a fantastic baker. 

 Some of my fondest memories of her are her Christmas candies that she made: fudge, divinity, nut rolls, chocolate covered cherries, peanut butter balls, coconut balls, etc.  You name it she made it.  She also made the best doughnuts!  She really could make anything and it always turned out.  I get my love of baking from her and my mother.

I also loved that she took time out for me.  She would help me go through old clothes from my aunts when they were young and I would dress up in them and model.  In the evenings she would sit on the couch with me and let me choose a TV show.  My sister and I would always choose The Golden Girls.  To this day I still love that show and think of her whenever I see it on and I can't pass up a chance to watch an episode.  Somehow it brings me closer to her. 

While I will miss her, I am glad that she is free from her earthly pain and reunited with my grandfather, cousins, aunt, and other family members.  I will always have her in my heart and will see her again someday.  I love you Grandma!