Saturday, February 21, 2015
Grandma Jody and to my girls, Great- Grandma Jody, was a source of love and inspiration for her dedication and perseverance to her family, friends, and causes she believed in. She was a devoted mother who proudly raised four wonderful children, including my father, whom is a wonderful and loving man. Her devotion to family can be found in him and has lead to my mother, sisters, and I valuing a strong family support system and dedication to one another. Grandma Jody's commitment to Grandpa Ray is something that I strive to emulate in my own marriage and hope that my husband and I can celebrate our 60 year mark in as much style as they did. I have wonderful memories of celebrating their 50th Anniversary at the Lake House and getting to see family. It was one of the times that we had everyone together and enjoyed visiting with my cousins and extended family! Grandma Jody's love for adventure and traveling are some of my fondest memories of her. I always enjoyed hearing the stories and seeing the art she brought back from her travels. In a way I felt like I traveled with her many times because of her knack for postcard writing. I am thankful that I got to see Grandma a few times before her passing and that my two girls were able to meet her.
Thank you Grandma Jody for being an example of the greatest kind of love in our lives.
