Bittersweet Day

Today I am sad. I am sad for my Dad because he lost his mother. I am sad for me because I lost my Granny, my last living grandparent. I am sad for my children because they will never get to really know their Great Granny and what a lovely lady she was. I am sad that I was unable to make it to Texas to say farewell and to be with my family during this time. However, I am so joyful that I had nearly 33 years to love and adore my Granny. She was such a strong and independent woman, and she is an inspiration to moms everywhere. Even though I haven't been able to see her as often as I'd like in the past few years, I am going to miss her very much! I am thankful that I have so many wonderful memories throughout my childhood that I can pass on to my own boys to celebrate the life of Laura Ritter Matthys.

There is a time for everything, and a

season for every activity under heaven:

a time to be born and a time to die...a time

to weep and a time to laugh, a time to

mourn, ... a time to tear, a time to mend, a

time to be silent, a time to speak, a time

to love... and a time for peace.

Ecclesiastes 3:1

Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal. We love you, Granny, and will never forget all the beautiful memories we've shared together.