My great grandmother was one of the most independent people that I knew. She raised 4 kids, one who had disabilities, and after her children married, she lived in her house by herself. She liked her independence and I can't imagine being her age and living on my own. One thing I always thought was fascinating was that she never ever had a drivers license! Even though she didn't drive, she always made sure she was at family events. Granny was a wonderful woman. I loved going to her house on Christmas to visit and have some of her special punch. I looked forward to that punch every year! She also had a HUGE love for sports, especially the Maryland Terrapins. Whenever I saw her we'd talk about the latest football or basketball game or how the season was going. She also loved hockey! I've never known an older person to love sports as much as she did.
One funny story about me and Granny is that when I was little and before I understood how family trees worked, I thought we called her Great Granny because she was incredibly awesome! I didn't know that it was because she was my great-grandmother but thought she was cool enough to have that title. Even after I figured it out, she was still my cool great grandmother. I was so happy that she was able to come to our wedding this past summer and am happy that that is my last memory of her. Granny will surely be missed but I know how much she loved God and is now with Him. I'll see her again someday but in the meantime, I hope I can be as loving and as fun as my great-grandmother was. I love you Granny!
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