December 1st has been a bad day in the Wegs family for many years, most recent to leave us on that day, Don and Grandma Mary. One thing I was never very good at was calling Don, dad. I had a dad for 8 years that I knew him, so it was hard to call him that. Nancy was a little easier, I got to were I called her mom, I was missing mine to much and also I knew she loved it when I called her mom and she loved me. The moment I met Grandma Mary it was very easy to call her grandma. She was one of the nicest people I knew. And for being part of the Wegs family that was an accomplishment. I do miss them both very much and think of them often. Thank you for making Cindy what she is today loving, caring and generous. I just wish she knew how to make noddles like you grandma.
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Joe-you make me cry...such a good blog. Cindy may not be able to equal her Grandms'a noodles-but she sure can cook other great things. I love her dinner parties!
Cindy, I'm sorry this is a sad date for you. I know how much you loved them both. It must have be a comfort (the date) when your grandma died because it seems like a sign that she'd die on the same date as her son.
Thanks sweetie. These 2 people were so important to me, and even as a bratty, rebellious teenager, I thought my dad was my shining knight, and my grandma hung the moon. The really took a part of my heart "home" with them when they died. I idolized them both in my youth, but could see they had flaws as I got older, but it just didn't seem to matter. you'd have to look like the devil to find ANYTHING wrong with my grandma though) I will miss them until my dying breath.
Today is also the day that my nephew Derrin was born and died. I always wonder what he would have been like, and my heart was so broken that day back in 1984. I think of him often and miss the 'what might have beens'.
And don't worry sweetie...I agree that we all only have one "mom" and one "dad", and they deserve our loyalty in that. Good or bad, they gave us life, gave us love,nurturing and guidence. My mom did love it when you called her mom, but I think it was only because she didn't want you to feel you were without one after your own passed away.
Doesn't it seem odd that half the "preceeded in death" family members for me died on the same day? Somehow it doesn't seem spooky, but rather comforting.
My funniest story of Joe and my grandma was when we were at some function years back, I said to Joe at some function, "I hope I have legs as great as my grandma's when I'm her age". He looked at her, then at me and said "yours aren't THAT good now" (she was such a true lady)
My funniest one of Joe and my dad was the day we got back from our honeymoon we went out to my parents and the first thing dad said to Joe was "So, are you gettin' any?" I thought I'd die. (he was a true scamp)
You made me cry and laugh Cindy. I like Joe's comment on your legs. I also love what your dad said to Joe after the honeymoon.
I can see why it's comforting that three of them died on December first. Your dad was going to rock Derrin and your grandma was tired of being sick and missed her son and grandson. Your mom held on til after Christmas. It must have been hard to have your grandma and mom die so close to each other. Your family was great. The proof of that is YOU, you're such a wonderful person!
Great stories Cindy, I had never heard them before. What a great tribute to your dad and grandma!
Such a sad day for your family, Cindy. But such great remembrances. Love you.
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