This is James' with Nanna at her 85th birthday party the beginning of September. We had such a wonderful visit with her and many of her grandchildren and great grandchildren as we celebrated her birthday. This is her favorite cake- coconut- and it was FANTASTIC!!! YUMM!!
This picture was taken at James' graduation from graduate school. She came up to visit, and we were thrilled to get to entertain her and James' mom. Nanna didn't enjoy the traveling much, though she did enjoy the company- but she told us she was never leaving Chickamauga again. :-) We were so glad she hadn't decided that prior to coming. We had many a fun conversation, filled out crossword puzzles (did you know some people are actually smart enough to FINISH those?! Nanna did tons of them- she'd let us help, but I think she pretty much always already knew the answers. It was awesome!) 
And here's one of her entertaining Katie...or maybe Katie was doing the entertaining. Either way she 'loved these babies.' Nanna is a dear woman- we are so happy to know that families can be together forever, and that Nanna is celebrating, dancing, and getting re-acquainted with the many friends and family she has been missing for quite a while. They are no doubt laughing loud and causing quite a stir. I like to think that she's rocking my sweet baby Luke every now and then as well (that is if he stays still enough in Heaven for someone to rock him....he certainly wasn't still very often on earth!!) I'm so grateful for the peace I feel because of the knowledge of Heaven I have. Missing our loved ones is not fun, but it certainly isn't for forever- and knowing they're not only needed in Heaven, but they're not alone- and they're happy makes it somehow easier to let them go until we get to see them again.We love you Nanna!
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