Happy Birthday Grandma

Last week I realized I hadn't written my grandmother a eulogy. She died a year and a half ago and you might think it's too late for a eulogy but I disagree. I wrote some remarks for her and I want to share them today. This day would have been her 74th birthday. To celebrate her life and her continued existence in heaven I want to share this.

Betsy wasn't a woman she was a force. I can't remember a time she didn't accomplish what she set out to do. Her will made her a superhero. She had opinions on everything! frankly they weren't always right but always powerful. She was a strong willed matriarch for so long. But the last six years of her life she made the courageous decision to follow. Ken lit up her life.

She was a hero for so many. A blunt mother hen, a fearless ally, a gentle weathered hand, a confident supporter and a loving friend. There are so many sights and smells that bring her beside me, double bubble bubble gum brings me comfort, bras make me laugh, the Smallville theme song triggers a million memories, fanny packs bring me to my knees, her earrings add confidence to my outfit, a jeep like hers is my dream and her spirit is my home. 

I have found so many moments where my hand is reaching for my phone to call her and then the weight crashes again. I will always miss sharing my life with her. I wanted her here for so many more milestones. But I know she will be smiling in the temple, judging the color of my dress, lecturing my husband, comforting me when my children grow up, holding me when my parents pass, standing beside me amid the darkest night and running towards me when I finally see her again. 

My grandmother was the best. I hate that she was called away but I know that she left me with enough courage and knowledge to continue on my own. She taught me that I am the master of my own story. And I plan on picking up a pen.

Grandma, I love you more than you love Tom Welling. 

Aubrianna