We did not go out and celebrate NYE last night as we received some sad news.  John’s grandmother, Adelaide, died yesterday.  She will be sadly missed by everyone who knew her.  

I am reposting what I wrote about her in this post when I had the pleasure of meeting her back in July 2008.  Re-reading it has made me both smile and bring tears to my eyes again.

I met John’s grandparents last night.  His Granny wouldn’t let go of my hand and leaned over and whispered in my ear “I’m an old woman.  I’m 92……but I’ve had a great life.  I’ve been very blessed”.  Granny and Grandad have been married 66 years.

John: Why do you have tears in your eyes?

Me: Because I just fell in love with your grandparents.

Later in the evening, the two of them would not leave the dance floor.  Granny was having such a great time she didn’t want to leave even though Grandad was falling asleep in his chair.

Kristin: OK, I give in.  I’m going home before the 92 year olds.