In Loving Memory

I just got off of the phone with my mom who informed me that my sweet grandmother passed away this evening after a good long life of 93 years. I just wanted to write a little post to let her know what a great grandma she has been! The memories I have been able to make with her are priceless. From our trips to California each summer, to combing her hair, to the radishes she would keep in her purse when she knew she would see me because she knew how much I loved them, the banquets I was able to serve for when her and my mom would cook, visiting her in the grocery store when I was just a little girl, and I will never forget when she made me look like Shirley Temple when my mom was in the hospital having a baby. I thought I was adorable with those old fashioned ringlets. My grandma was probably the hardest working woman I have ever met. Until just a couple of months ago when she fell and broke her hip, she still wanted to be in on the action. Never missing a chance to help out in the kitchen....which by the way she was an amazing cook. Luckily it is a trait she has passed along to all 7 daughters AND 2 sons. You can never have enough yummy food at a Chatterton reunion. I am so thankful for the sweet prompting to go and visit her only 4 short hours ago. I was able to give her one last kiss and tell her once last time how much I loved her. All of my children were able to squeeze her hand and give her a tender kiss. It truly was a tender mercy to me. She will be missed by 9 children, 43 grandchildren, 123 great- grandchildren, and 20 great-great-grandchildren...what a legacy! We love you Grandma Chatterton! (This was the last picture I could find of her. This is at Myah's birth. She was there within minutes of delivery. I will treasure this forever!)