This past week I was privileged to spend a week at the beach with my family (Brian, Lisa, Bethany, Brian Ray, and Justin.) The beach is definitely a place were I am often reminded of Mema. It was one of her favorite places to be; and we created lifelong memories of time spent with her, particularly at the beach.
I am not even sure how long ago it was, but awhile ago, we were on the "Women's Beach Trip" (which we use to take every year and all of the women on the Futrill's side usually go.) On this particular trip, me, Bethany, and Karen wanted to go para-sailing. (I don't even remember all of the details, so correct me if anyone knows differently.) Me, Bethany, and Karen were too little to ride alone, so Aunt Jean and Mema decided they would ride with us. I got to ride with Mema, and Aunt Jean rode with Bethany and Karen. While we were up in the air, Mema (who always was chewing gum) decided to spit her gum out just to see how long we could watch it until it disappeared. We had the best time.
This past week, memories of Mema flooded through my head (which happens often) and I was blessed by the memories we got to share with her. She was such an inspiration to be around and I miss her so much. It's times like those when I'm just sitting on the beach and I smile because of a great memory that I am reminded how blessed I am to have such a wonderful grandmother. And how grateful I am to be her grand-daughter.
While we were at the beach, Mama, Bethany, and me got to spend some time together just enjoying each others company and laughing together. In some of this time, we talked about Mema and memories we have of her. It's times like last weeks vacation that I am so grateful and value the time I can share with my mother and sister. (And family!) I've learned over the years that I can't take time or love for granted, time is a gift and the Lord doesn't promise us tomorrow.
If you have a minute, take a second and share a memory you have of Mema... I could write a billion posts of memories, but I would love to hear some of your favorite memories of her.
Hey Brianne,
ReplyDeleteI do not have any of those profiles that you must have to put things on your Mema's closet website so I thought I would share with you my favorite memory of Ms. Faye.
My favorite memory of Ms. Faye is the last one that I have of her. It was the Peanut Festival of 2005. I was sitting on a concrete bench in the park eating a philly cheesesteak sandwich and was wearing big sunglasses. Ms. Faye was walking by and I did not even see her until I heard "Well hey Kellie. I knew that was you. I recognize that smile anywhere." I said hello, she smiled at me and kept on her way. She was always so sweet and said the nicest things. I did not share a lot of time with her but she always made everyone feel like family and feel special. I will always remember that last moment I saw her.
Hi everyone! First, Thank you so much for keeping Mema's memory alive Brianne. She is looking down and is so thrilled with what you are doing. Mema was such an amazing woman and I have so many great memories of my times with her and Papa. They taught me how to ride my bike in their front yard which is something I will never forget. I also remember always trick or treating at Memas house. She loved dressing up an dgiving out candy on Halloween. Christmas eve was another special memory for me. Papa and Mema used to come over every Christmas eve and visit with us before we went to sleep. I am so thankful for the impact that both of them had on my life. Mema was an extraordinary woman and She helped make me the person I am today. Brianne, please let me know how I can help you with Mema's closet. I will help wherever I am needed. Love you!!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks to each of you who have posted your memories of Mama, for those who have volunteered to help with Mema's closet and to Brianne for all her hard work on this page and organizing Mema's closet.
ReplyDeleteThere isn't many days that go by that I do not think of my Mama. I am so thankful for the memories I have and the time God gave us with her. I, like Brianne last week thought of many special times we had with Mama at the beach. She made sure we feed the birds daily while we were there, we always walked, she always made sure the group had everything we needed for the trip & she stayed up most of the night before we left getting everything ready. She spent her days playing with the kids. In the evenings she liked to go to the hot tub with her sisters & sister-in-laws and when the kids were in bed we played ROOK, had coffee & something sweet, while talking & laughing until all hours of the night. We usually had one night where we done pedicures (I can see her now in that chair working on her feet). The last year she went before she died I remember her & Joan spending hours down by the cut collecting MANY, MANY shells out of the water - we left them to go prepare supper, ate and then went back to check on them. They were really enjoying themselves. I am so thankful for those yearly trips and the memories I have that we shared as a family. Lisa
Mama, you made me cry! Thank you for sharing your beach memories. I can't imagine how much you miss her. I know how close you two were. I love you.
ReplyDeleteBrianne, thank you for keeping Mama's memory alive by doing this. I am sitting here crying after reading all the sweet post about Mama. She was such a special person and the best Mama anyone could have. There is not a day that goes by that I don't think of her and miss her so much! She was also the best Mema ever to the four of you and loved ya'll dearly. I am thankful that all of you was old enough that you will always remember her and how precious she was. Let me know what you need help on and I will do whatever you need. I love you, Rita
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