This blog is in honor of Nanny October 6, 2016 By Geonna
In Memory of Nanny  
Often times I find myself thinking of you. Nanny, you were everything to our family and most importantly to me. Nanny, you were the backbone that held us together like glue. I was so excited last year when I accepted another job because I was going to be off on the weekends and I was looking forward to visiting you more often. I am so glad that my daughter got to meet you her great grandmother (I felt that she was so lucky because I was never able to meet any of mine and you were all that I had.) That was so important to me that she got to bond with you. You have always inspired us to do better and to go after our dreams. You were always proud of our accomplishments.
I remember you saying “I hope to live long enough to see all of my grandchildren finish high school.” For the most part you did fulfill that wish. You were always there for everyone and willing to give the clothes right off your back. It was you who everyone turned to. You witnessed both of my graduations (high school and college) and you helped me with my wedding and planned my baby shower. Now I will forever cherish those memories. I was torn when you called me up last year (August 2014) when you told me that you had cancer. That following Sunday I broke down at the alter call. This could not be happening to a woman so full of energy and life. You did not say anything about it when I saw you back in March of 2014. You looked well and able. But my heart sunk when I saw that picture of you on Facebook for Shanice’s graduation (June 2014). My first thoughts were of how you have changed drastically. You lost a tremendous amount of weight. I remember calling you and asking you about it. I was angry and confused and I knew at that moment I need to come visit you more often. (And yes, I was the Facebook snitch).
I always enjoyed the times we spent together although I wish I had more time. I wanted you to live with me in your final days but that never happened. It was hectic for me especially since I started a new job, I was going to school and caring for a child/family). What hurts the most is that I was not by your side when you took your last breath. I was supposed to be with you God had other plans for you. You fought long and hard battling with cancer. I know that you are in Glory looking down on us. Often times I get discouraged but I know that you are in a better place. You are no longer suffering.
Until we meet again.
In Memory of Nanny  
Often times I find myself thinking of you. Nanny, you were everything to our family and most importantly to me. Nanny, you were the backbone that held us together like glue. I was so excited last year when I accepted another job because I was going to be off on the weekends and I was looking forward to visiting you more often. I am so glad that my daughter got to meet you her great grandmother (I felt that she was so lucky because I was never able to meet any of mine and you were all that I had.) That was so important to me that she got to bond with you. You have always inspired us to do better and to go after our dreams. You were always proud of our accomplishments.
I remember you saying “I hope to live long enough to see all of my grandchildren finish high school.” For the most part you did fulfill that wish. You were always there for everyone and willing to give the clothes right off your back. It was you who everyone turned to. You witnessed both of my graduations (high school and college) and you helped me with my wedding and planned my baby shower. Now I will forever cherish those memories. I was torn when you called me up last year (August 2014) when you told me that you had cancer. That following Sunday I broke down at the alter call. This could not be happening to a woman so full of energy and life. You did not say anything about it when I saw you back in March of 2014. You looked well and able. But my heart sunk when I saw that picture of you on Facebook for Shanice’s graduation (June 2014). My first thoughts were of how you have changed drastically. You lost a tremendous amount of weight. I remember calling you and asking you about it. I was angry and confused and I knew at that moment I need to come visit you more often. (And yes, I was the Facebook snitch).
I always enjoyed the times we spent together although I wish I had more time. I wanted you to live with me in your final days but that never happened. It was hectic for me especially since I started a new job, I was going to school and caring for a child/family). What hurts the most is that I was not by your side when you took your last breath. I was supposed to be with you God had other plans for you. You fought long and hard battling with cancer. I know that you are in Glory looking down on us. Often times I get discouraged but I know that you are in a better place. You are no longer suffering.
Until we meet again.