Comments on: Happy Birthday Nana

By: Motorcycle Fairings

Motorcycle Fairings — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 20:56:47 +0000

I agree with Braden. Life is so short to waste time fighting for things are worthless. I’m glad you have good memories about her!!

By: that girl

that girl — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 14:28:40 +0000

what a nice post! we never took pictures growing up, so I have very few of either grandparent. these were great.

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By: Marye~

Marye~ — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 01:08:34 +0000

touching….

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By: Lucia

Lucia — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 23:45:38 +0000

Tears. And lots of ‘em. For the loss of your Nana’s mind. The loss of childhood. And family closeness. As the eldest of two sisters, I was the one who “made it out alive”, while my sis stayed close to home, marrying the hometown boy and living no more than 5 minutes away from Mom and Dad.
Now, Mom is on her own and just about to turn into an octogenarian. She’s forgetting stuff. Like, a lot. And the distance between us doesn’t help. After 25 years with 3,000 miles between us, I now feel myself drawn back to the scene of the crime(s). Family, blood; it’s stronger than I ever gave it credit for.
Your post was the most compelling argument for moving back that I’ve ever encountered. Strong stuff. I’ll be back for more.

By: Nepharia

Nepharia — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 00:35:28 +0000

It appears your nana helped you get over your writer’s block. Thanks for sharing.
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By: Angie @ Many Little Blessings

Angie @ Many Little Blessings — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 19:48:57 +0000

This brought a tear to my eye — very touching!

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By: Dick Reuter

Dick Reuter — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 17:51:32 +0000

Shannon,
That was a great letter and a very nice tribute to Mom (Nana). It is sad to see her like this, it is not the way we want to remember her, rather keep those wonderful fun memories you have of her and the all of the good times you had together. On a brighter note, Jane, Nicholas(great grand-son who is 4) and myself brought her a cake yesterday and celebrated her birthday with many of the other residents. We put candles of “3″ and “9″ on the cake as Mom would always say she was 39 when asked how old she was!! She really didn’t understand what a birthday was, or whose birthday it was for that fact, but she did enjoy the cake and the cards we brought. Later they had a sing-along and she (as usual!) sang some of her old favorite songs, like “Tiny Bubbles”, and Patsy Cline’s “Crazy”. I continue to be amazed that she can remember the words to some of these old songs, yet can’t remember her son’s name. I will read your letter to her and I’m certain it will bring her much joy. Thank you for remembering.
DAD

By: Braden

Braden — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 15:40:17 +0000

Very touching. This post sparked the realization that life really is short, and that we should cherish the time we spend with our loved ones.

By: Christine

Christine — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 15:16:09 +0000

Shannon - I am honored to have had the opportunity to know and spend time with your Nana. Your post brought back many great memories for me - I so loved that little house on that lake! We used to have the best time at Nana’s house - swimming in the lake, water skiing, watching the “big” 4th of July parade - do you remember what we did to get the people on the floats to throw us more candy?! Most of all, I remember Nana as a very energetic, “spunky” woman, who was frequently laughing, impeccably dressed with full hair and make-up, and who NEVER looked or acted her age. She always welcomed me into her home, and I can remember being equally excited about rummaging through her make-up drawer - a virtual extravaganza for us. I can remember wanting a house like hers when I grew up. And, I can remember the love she has for you. Here’s wishing a very happy birthday to Nana.