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Cousins And Coffee

November 10, 2015 by Tracy

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The post will be short tonight as I’ve spent the day driving four hours to Duluth and back to say goodbye to my Grandma. Her 92nd birthday is just over a month away. She’s lived a long life. But I hate when people say that. What life is ever long enough? Maybe her best years were still to come. I don’t know.

 

All I know is I don’t want my death to feel like weak coffee, worn furniture, a cramped room, hushed voices, and visits with cousins that I only see when someone is dying. I’m thinking I want some stupid expensive red wine for everyone to share(or maybe some margaritas), mod and colorful furniture, loud voices with laughter, and cousins who make sure they see each other several times a year. In fact I want these cousins to see each other so much that they know pet names and favorite movies and have inside jokes.

 

I don’t know. I’m glad I went and had weak coffee and sat on worn furniture in this cramped room with stranger cousins because I got to hold my grandma’s hand, stroke her hair, and talk to her for awhile. I kept tickling her feet just hoping she’d wake-up to see me and smile just one last time – but knowing her, she would’ve woken up and asked me why she never received a thank you note from Astrid’s birthday. And believe me, I’m living with that guilt, Gram. And I loved seeing your “boys” and their families surround you today. You look beautiful.

 

And ironically, my grandpa’s picture was on the front page of the Duluth paper today. He piloted the Vermont tug for years, and was helping the Edmund Fitz back out of the harbor at one point before she sunk on this day 40 years ago.

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Maybe this was a sign that he is out there somewhere letting Gram know that it’s okay to say goodbye to us, and that he’s waiting for her. I take comfort in that. I can see them enjoying some weak coffee together soon.

 

xo

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My name is Tracy Morrison and I live in sunny Minnesota. I'm neither British nor a nun - I'm just a Midwesterner with a headache. This is mainly a humor and lifestyle blog that documents the lighter side of parenting. I am an ex-corporate ladder climber turned freelance writer, social media manager, world traveler, and marathon runner. I would love for you to contact me at tracy@sellabitmum.com

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  1. Ginny says

    November 11, 2015 at 1:40 pm

    Saying goodbye is never easy. I’m glad you could visit with family, have coffee and share some stories. I’m pretty sure she felt your love.

  2. AnnJ says

    November 11, 2015 at 4:01 pm

    May you have peace. Saying goodbye to loved ones is difficult no matter how long they’ve lived.

  3. Angela says

    November 11, 2015 at 8:13 pm

    I’ve been thinking of you and your Gram. Sending love, all the way to Duluth.
    Angela recently posted..An almost-wordless Wednesday goodbye

  4. Dad says

    November 12, 2015 at 9:38 am

    Thank you dear daughter.

  5. Christine @ Love, Life, Surf says

    November 12, 2015 at 4:49 pm

    Sending you so much love.
    Christine @ Love, Life, Surf recently posted..Hiking with Kids: 9 Tips to Make it Fun for the Whole Family

  6. Andrea says

    November 17, 2015 at 2:10 pm

    Saying goodbye to a grandparent is so hard no matter how old we are. One of the most comforting things is being surrounded by those who share our history with our loved one. xoxo
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Hi and welcome to Sellabit Mum. My name is Tracy Morrison and I live in sunny Minnesota. I'm neither British nor a nun - I'm just a Midwesterner with a headache. This is mainly a humor and lifestyle blog that documents the lighter side of parenting three girls. I run marathons and love to talk about fitness. We also love to travel and model social good with our family. I am an ex-corporate ladder climber turned writer, social media maven(not really) and ruler of my own little universe(very small). Aren't we all. I would love for you to contact me at tracy@sellabitmum.com

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