My Grandma Buchanan

In May 2005 My Grandma Buchanan passed away. I think about her alot. I have noticed in May I feel the loss more then through out the year. So I thought I would write alittle bit about her and what she is and was to me.

My favorite thing about her, was her laugh and smile. There was never a time when I didn't come to see her and she wasn't smiling. She would light up when she talked about her family....and even when she would tell me about her soap operas. She always let me know how much she loved me.

There are things in this world that instantly make me think about her.
- Puzzles: She loved puzzles and I loved doing them with her.
- Christmas chocolates: We would go over and dip chocolates for hours around Christmas time. She also made the best caramels you have ever tasted.
- Baked beans: She has a amazing recipe for baked beans. I make them so often now because everyone loves them.
- Iris flowers: She loved those flowers and I will always love them for that.
- Quilts: She would always be quilting and I have so many memories around all the quilts she made.

She made a quilt for every Grandchild. They would receive the quilt when they got married as a wedding present. We all looked forward to the day when we would find out which one we got. Here is mine. I treasure it so much that it stays in a plastic carrier bag .......because I am so afraid of it getting ruined.

 My favorite thing about it.....she signed her name on it and the year the quilt was made. It was so nice to have this on display at our wedding.  So that part of her could be there on that day. Even though I know she already was.

She was such a amazing mother and grandmother. She taught me the importance of family and to love them with all your heart. She was such a wonderful women. I hope to be more like her, and I hope I continue to make her proud. Love you Grandma.