Losing My Grandmother Analysis

With what little wisdom and perspective I have at twenty-one years of age, one thing about which I am certain is the harshness and deep-felt pain of the hole left behind when a loved one dies. If I know nothing else to be true, it is the ache and sometimes-unbearable sadness my family and I are experiencing at the loss of our beloved wife, mother, and grandmother. But just as much as that sorrow is real, so, too, is the welcome relief of laughter and love we exchange as we remember the wonderful, funny life of our very dear Patty. It is only with fond remembrance and a good laugh that we are able to keep our heads when dealing with the grief of losing my Grandma, and she has given us an abundance of anecdotes and stories with which we can chuckle and attempt to patch the huge hole that settled in our hearts. From her love- if not addiction- to QuikTrip Diet Cokes to her spontaneous trips with my grandfather, mother, and aunt to her day-to-day cluelessness and charm, the memories my family and I have shared in these past few days only reaffirmed my knowledge of my grandmother to be a person of intelligence, direction, sweetness, and love. She was unabashedly herself in situations professional and personal, and while sometimes a little too honest, that honesty only served to show how truly good her intentions …show more content…
After fifty-one years of marriage, my grandfather, my Coach, is now without his wife. My mother and aunt are now without their mother. And QuikTrip is now without their biggest customer. It is only in looking back at the funny moments, prideful motions, and sweet interactions of my grandmother’s life that can offer comfort. My grandfather, mother, and I were with her through the end, and I firmly believed she knew how much we all loved her. All that we have shared and will share is a testament to incredible life and wonderful person of Patty Herriage, and I thank you all for being here today to celebrate it with us. Thank