Missing Grandma

My Grandma Overbey passed away last night. She was a wonderful grandmother. She loved her family. She loved nature and knew the name of just about every tree, plant, and bird out there. You almost couldn't take a drive with my grandparents without her wanting to stop the car to get out and pick something she noticed on the way. I remember even after they moved out of their house in Tennessee (to a retirement home, not that far away), she still went back to water and take care of her plants. One thing that comforts me is that the day before she passed away, she spent time planning her spring garden with my uncle.

It's always hard to lose someone you love, but it is especially hard at a time like this when you can't visit or hug the ones you know are hurting the most. I called my Dad and Grandpa, but it's not the same as being able to comfort each other in person. At least Betsy and I were able to mask up and drive over to see Susie and baby John through the glass today for a little bit of family and togetherness.

I'm hoping it won't be too long before we're able to get to Cincinnati to see my Grandpa and the rest of the family to remember her life and share our favorite stories. I know I'll be thinking of her daily until then, especially as things start to turn green and the flowers start to bloom. I'll make sure I plant something new this year, just for her.

We miss you, Grandma