Grandma Jo

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		Leanne Law - May 9, 2013   View | Edit | Delete | Viewers Categories: Oh Remember, Remember     My dear children, It was so wonderful to have you all come for grandma's funeral.   My thanks to you for your sacrifices, especially to spouses and children who weren't able to come.   Time was so short and here I am missing you again.   Know that grandma and grandpa Foulger continue to pray for you and are aware of your accomplishments and struggles and whenever possible continue to be a part of your life.   Grandpa is so happy to have his tandem bicycle partner with him again. It has been a pleasant and sweet experience for me to be with my siblings and see how each one has had a part in mom's life and played a role in our family happiness.   We may have had our difficulties in the past, mostly due to immaturity and misunderstandings on all our parts but moments like these allow us to confirm what we already know - we love each other and work together well at these times.   Each one has strengths that help us learn and grow and strive to emulate. I've realized over the years that its hard to be the family member that doesn't live close by and its also hard for grandparents to make sure the long distance doesn't interfere with their ability to express their love like they would like.   I want to reassure you that grandma and grandpa had a special place in their hearts for each one of you.   I'm glad that you have expressed your recognition of that in many ways the last couple of days.   I'm hoping you will add your responses here to get your memories and thoughts and feelings into a place that we can come back to and add to and remember.   I'm hoping that I can do things of worth for my grandchildren that will help them through life and pass on the wonderful heritage of strength and courage our ancestors have left us.   Most of all I want them to feel their divine worth and that they have a grandma that loves them very much, that I'm so proud of them and that there is nothing they can do that would make me feel different.   We live on the other side of the veil and life is meant to be a learning experience.   There are things we have knowledge and control to help us live an ideal life but there are also many things we don't foresee or control and I hope we will be kind in our thoughts about each other and give each other the benefit of a doubt that we are all trying to live life the best we can under less than ideal circumstances. I desire to be a listening ear whenever you feel a need to call, any time, knowing that you   have someone you can confide in and feel safe in doing so, knowing that you won't be judged or criticized or preached to or treated lightly.   I'm also anxious to hear of activites your family is involved in and I'm so grateful for the technology we have that lets me share these times with you.   I admire you and am cheering you on.   I guess what I'm saying is, I hope I can be like my mom.   Love you very much!