Gigi, became the name that the girls called my grandmother. She lived in North Carolina until recently, so Madelyn didn't see her very often, but it had become tradition for her to spend Thanksgiving with us. A few weeks ago, when I picked Madelyn up from school, she was excited to show me the invitation for Thanksgiving that she'd made for Gigi. It was such a sweet, and random gesture. Little did she know, we were going to go visit with her in just a few days. So, she could hand deliver her invitation to her, and she was very excited.
I am so thankful for that nice visit and that we were able to spend time with her. Unfortunately, Gigi wont be joining us this Thanksgiving. We said goodbye to my grandmother this weekend and she passed away yesterday. It came as a surprise, since our visit last month was normal. She had moved to CT last year with my uncle, and he reached out to us on Friday and we were up there first thing on Saturday. It was the hardest thing I have ever done in my life.
I am thankful that she was at my wedding, thankful that she met my girls, thankful they moved to CT recently and that meant that many of her kids and grandkids could visit with her this weekend. My grandfather passed away years ago, and she's been missing him immensely ever since. So, I am thankful now, that she's able to dance with him again, and they'll be together watching over us at Thanksgiving. I'm also glad I took some pictures while we visited last month because I'm keeping these in mind, and not the more recent.
Hug your loved ones, and cherish each day.
XO
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