Last Friday was a special, sad, happy, and sacred day. My sweet Grandma Jensen passed away in her home with family around. Mikey and I had the opportunity to make it up to see her and say "good-bye" within the hour that she passed and were just in the other room when she went. We will miss her so dearly, but it was a sacred experience to be in her home while angels attended to her and to our family.
My Grandma Jensen was the cutest woman ever. She loved to throw parties and did so often. In fact, she just had her 85th birthday on June 23rd and she was able to attend her big birthday bash where there were 80 guests! Grandma made everyone feel at home and loved. She loved beautiful things and she always looked her best. Even last week when she had visitors coming over to give her their love, she made sure she was sitting up on the couch with lipstick on and her hair done. She loved sharing special moments with her family and friends.
Grandma was also very determined! She never let grass grow under her feet. About 15 years ago--if that--she wanted a new piano, but she hadn't really played the piano in years. My Grandpa Jensen told her that if she could learn to play "Autumn Leaves" and play it at a family party, he would buy her a new piano. She did just that! Grandma then took piano lessons for years! Just last week I was sitting with her and she told me that not being able to play the piano has been one of the hardest things about getting sick. She became very good at the piano and had a lot of songs memorized.
Grandma was a world traveler. Just this past September, my grandma visited my parents on their mission in Mongolia! Can you believe that? Then a few months later she went with her friends to Hawaii! She was very determined to live life to the fullest and say, "Yes!" to life.
I love her so much and want to be just like her when I grow up! I am so thrilled I am part of her eternal family. She always signed every letter and email, "Always and Forever." And that's the comforting part of all of this. "Always and forever!"
Here are a couple other perfect tributes to my perfect Grandma:
