a lil bit of wedding history

kinibruin

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my gma (we call her "mama"), was diagnosed with cancer back in 1996.  at that point, the doctors gave her 6 months to live.

since then, she's had a stroke, a fall, broken bones, pneumonia, a resurgence of the cancer, etc... all the time the doctors gave her less than 6 months to live. she always proved everyone wrong. 

this morning, God exchanged her earthly body for a heavenly one.

the reason why i call this "a lil bit of wedding history" is because i'm so thankful that she was able to come to our wedding almost 2 years ago. 

 i had hired a caretaker for her, hawaii paratransit services, ADA room, etc.  and she had a blast. she wouldn't want to go to bed and was always wanting to be out past midnight.

hahaha mind you, she was in a wheelchair and one of her eyes was already shut due to the disease. 

i'm just very very thankful for her coming to the wedding and for the life she lived....

so i just want to say thank you to you guys.  this is such a great online community/family... a lot of the knotties at the time were so supportive when i was talking about my grandma during that time.  (my mom's mom. and yes, my mom is doing much better these days too.)

redshoegirl

Oh Jenn, I am SO sorry for your loss. (((hugs)))

It sounds like she had a wonderful life (I love that she wanted to be out past midnight!), and was lucky to have a granddaughter who loved her as much as you did. 

lelekay

redshoegirl:

Oh Jenn, I am SO sorry for your loss. (((hugs)))

It sounds like she had a wonderful life (I love that she wanted to be out past midnight!), and was lucky to have a granddaughter who loved her as much as you did. 

I couldn't say it better myself.  How wonderful that you were able to ensure she could be at your wedding....what a beautiful memory! 

SimpsonOhana07

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Ohhh Jenn, so sorry to hear about your momma. She sure gave so much love to you and you gave her the same in return. What an incredible bond you both shared and so blessed  to have each other. Truly wonderful  

Thinking of you and sending loads of hugs hugs hugs

MrsIH

Sniff, I am so sorry for your loss *hugs*  I teared up when you said God exchanged her earthly body for a heavenly one, I have never heard that phrase before.  What a beautiful story of incredible strength and willpower, thank you for sharing it with us.

inamra

))HUGS(( I'm so sorry for your loss but I'm glad you will always have these wonderful memories of the time you spent with her. I'm glad she had such a blast at your wedding too. You are so sweet for taking care of all those things for her! Thanks for sharing your beautiful story. My heart and thoughts go out to you and your family.

chikarakobu

Jenn, you love her so much and we could all see that love through your posts both on TK, FB and TN.  It was really touching to see the pics of you and your mama at your wedding, and that you'll have those memories forever.  Many hugs to you, and thanks for always sharing with us. 

eacerna

Jenn - I am sure your mama is looking down and smiling from heaven. You and your family have showered her with so much love. I am happy that she was able to come to your wedding and share one of the special days in your life :-). HUGS!

myday1708

Oh... Jenn, I'm very sorry for your loss of "mama." She sounds amazing. I'm so glad she was able to enjoy your special day with you. ((hugs))

S&D2HI

=T so so sorry to hear about your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts! I'm so glad that she was able to make it to such an important and special day for you. Sounds like she was a very amazing woman.

kinibruin

thanks all.... you guys really have a special place in my heart....

tomorrow is the celebration of life service...

 *hugz* to everyone...