A Snippet of How We Will Remember Grandmother by the Brice Kids

A Snippet of How We Will Remember Grandmother

We wrote this on the computer
So no paper or cards went to waste
In my kitchen hang the Ziploc bags drying
And used paper napkins, under the sink are lying

When visiting us Grandmother was constantly doing
Hands moving as she watched TV
Be it laundry folding, teeth cleaning, knitting or exercise
Simultaneously during Jeopardy giving her quick replies

She hung the laundry outside
Washed all the dishes by hand
Ironed handkerchiefs, stitched up clothes
On Christmas to keep her seated we had to tie her with bows

Grandmother cared for others
Feeding us healthy cut-up apple snacks
Never being late
So people wouldn’t have to wait

She taught us Bible verses
Before school each morning
She helped us learn our times tables
Through her patience we become more able

During ‘fun time’ she still had us learning
Boggle, dominoes, scrabble were our favorites
We happily played for hours
She even got us excited about Reader’s Digest’s word power

Grandmother herself continued to take courses
In French and Art History
She was an avid reader of books and news
With birthday cards were sent articles of different points of views

She loved humor and puns
Kept good jokes for years
My brother tells me she liked Dave Barry,
Sadly I wouldn’t know him from Tom, Dick or Harry

Though her eyes got weaker
She continued to read and reply to our letters
Her responses were filled with prayers over us
Which showed us her love and in whom she put her trust

When asked about her favorite things
She told us of reading next to grandfather at night
The touch of his hand upon her skin
Made her feel like she was in Heaven

Her greatest joy was in God’s glory
We remember her life as part of his story
And a testament to the promise
‘That he who began a good work in us will carry it on to completion’