My cousin Janie found some notes that Grandma had written and deciphered them and typed them up. They are really interesting and quite impressive for someone who never finished school.
Grandma's Notes
Thursday, August 26, 2010
Peyton Lawnicki
Peyton is the 4 year old Granddaughter of John Lueth, longtime family friend (and Grandma was like a mother to him). Peyton sent a beautiful, all white flower arrangement to Grandma at the funeral home. It was the only flowers that she received.
Today, one week after Grandma's death, Peyton gave up her fight for life. She was fighting Leukemia. We know that Grandma will watch over her. There's never any comfort when someone dies, but everything happens for a reason. Grandma lived a long, and pretty healthy life. Poor Petyon didn't get that opportunity, but at least she won't suffer anymore.
Life is too short no matter what age you are!
Today, one week after Grandma's death, Peyton gave up her fight for life. She was fighting Leukemia. We know that Grandma will watch over her. There's never any comfort when someone dies, but everything happens for a reason. Grandma lived a long, and pretty healthy life. Poor Petyon didn't get that opportunity, but at least she won't suffer anymore.
Life is too short no matter what age you are!
3844 N. Paris Avenue
This was Grandma's address. We all gathered there on Tuesday to start cleaning out her belongings. She didn't really have anything worth value, but certain things were valuable to each of us because they reminded us of her.
I kept some photos that I had given her over the years, the scrapbook that I made her for one of her birthdays, and a sequin top that I thought I might be able to wear in paris. My cousin Lauren keps the crystal glasses that she used to serve them Orange Juice in. My cousin Janie wanted one of her pans that she used to cook with and her coffee cups. Each of us had special memories.
We found a funny, pre-printed list that she was saving with "IMORTANT NUMBERS." The #2 item on the list was THE ELDER ABUSE HOTLINE. LOL We got a good laugh out of that one!
I found a letter she wrote "Dear Family" in her bill box explaining in about one paragraph how she did not want to be put on life support. It was not dated, and it's odd that she put it there. Uncle Al was her Executor.
The Realtor came and gave an estimate on her house of $178,00, but said it could start at $199,000. Everyone was freaked out because they thought it would be worth so much more. It's a recession and the market is bad. The Realtor said they don't expect it to turn around until 2020. The war begins!
I kept some photos that I had given her over the years, the scrapbook that I made her for one of her birthdays, and a sequin top that I thought I might be able to wear in paris. My cousin Lauren keps the crystal glasses that she used to serve them Orange Juice in. My cousin Janie wanted one of her pans that she used to cook with and her coffee cups. Each of us had special memories.
We found a funny, pre-printed list that she was saving with "IMORTANT NUMBERS." The #2 item on the list was THE ELDER ABUSE HOTLINE. LOL We got a good laugh out of that one!
I found a letter she wrote "Dear Family" in her bill box explaining in about one paragraph how she did not want to be put on life support. It was not dated, and it's odd that she put it there. Uncle Al was her Executor.
The Realtor came and gave an estimate on her house of $178,00, but said it could start at $199,000. Everyone was freaked out because they thought it would be worth so much more. It's a recession and the market is bad. The Realtor said they don't expect it to turn around until 2020. The war begins!
1920-2010
Grandma turned 90 on August 12, 2010. After she saw everyone for her birthday party at Aunt Char's house, she decided that it was time to leave us. She went to see Grandpa on August 19, 2010....just a few short days later.
I was okay with it because we just saw her and I knew it was what she wanted. She didn't want to suffer or go on living like she was (unable to fully take care of herself).
Then, I realized that I could never call her or see her sitting in her chair again. Yes, I could still talk to her I suppose, but it would never be the same.
Her Funeral was lovely (even though I was against it...why prolong things?). She would have been happy. We got so many compliments on it. We drove her past her house on the way to mass at St. Francis Borgia's Chapel so she could say goodbye and see her squirrels one last time. The Priest was really good and Megan and Ronnie sang. Mrs. Mellett passed out communion. The luncheon was at the Elm Crest on Grand Ave. in Elmwood Park.
I was okay with it because we just saw her and I knew it was what she wanted. She didn't want to suffer or go on living like she was (unable to fully take care of herself).
Then, I realized that I could never call her or see her sitting in her chair again. Yes, I could still talk to her I suppose, but it would never be the same.
Her Funeral was lovely (even though I was against it...why prolong things?). She would have been happy. We got so many compliments on it. We drove her past her house on the way to mass at St. Francis Borgia's Chapel so she could say goodbye and see her squirrels one last time. The Priest was really good and Megan and Ronnie sang. Mrs. Mellett passed out communion. The luncheon was at the Elm Crest on Grand Ave. in Elmwood Park.
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