My 92 year old grandmother passed away just after midnight Monday night. The funeral was today. She lived an amazing life with my grandfather (who passed in 1999). They traveled the world. I remember their trips would be for a month at a time. I remember them bringing me souvenirs from all over the world; a purse from Africa, pajamas from China, etc. I remember going to their house to view slides (this was the 70s and 80s) on a projector, of all the amazing and fantastic places they had been. I remember staring at a majestic photo of the Great Wall of China that hung in their home. It was something like this...
My grandfather worked for Standard Oil and in the mid-60s they lived on the island of Antigua for a year. I found this picture of Antigua.
After he retired he did some consulting work and they lived in Venezula.
I wonder if they saw any waterfalls like that while living there? Beautiful.
They also lived in Tanzania...
I asked my grandmother (I called her Mimi) one time where did she love to visit the most in the world. Her answer: Africa. I think I can see why.
What an amazing life. Both her and my grandpa were from small towns in Kansas. Growing up, I bet they never imagined where life would take them. She was generous, kind, and loving. I am blessed to have known her, let alone be her granddaughter.
What a beautiful tribute to your grandmother!
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry to hear about your grandmother, Stacy. It sounds like your grandparents had an amazing and adventurous life. That's wonderful! Thanks so much for stopping by my blog!
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