To help myself through with the grieving process I reflected on what my Grandma taught me.

Once I arrived home I took solace in the conversations with my other family members. Asking them how they were doing, hearing their reflections, and sharing memories together. I have to admit I find it easy to fall into a hole of sadness and I have difficultly to climb back out. Especially when it comes to the death of a loved one. But that’s not what my Grandma wanted and I always tried to respect her wishes.

I’m going to share with you my reflection on what she left with me. My grandma is a part of who I am and I like to think I took all the good bits 😉 I feel a lot better when I look at this list. The list makes me happy and I know there is so much more that didn’t fit on the page. Reflection has just thrown me a rope and it’s making it easier to climb out of the sadness.

Things My Grandma Taught Me

Originally I took my journal to a quiet place and sat to consider all the things I believe my Grandma imparted on me. I just started to make bullet points around the title. Not surprisingly, I started to cry when conjuring up memories spent together, but afterwards waves of relief would flow over me when a happy memory would bounce into my head. 

Here’s my list:

• Everything can be recycled.
• Sweep the floor after dinner.
• Lee Valley is an amazing store.
• If everyone picked the flowers, there would be none left.
• Pies can be filled with anything.
• Recipes are stories.
• It’s okay to be stubborn.
• The details don’t make the story.
• Set up activities throughout your home.
• It’s okay to indulge.
• If they can’t hear you, yell louder.
• Church doesn’t have to be religious.
• Travel with friends.
• Anything can grow with love.
• Card and board games are super fun with friends and family.
• Giving back is rewarding.
• My family is extraordinary.
• Watch the weather.
• Talk to animals.
• Gossip is not becoming.
• If you don’t use it, you’ll lose it.
• Family is important.
• Save seeds.
• Make jam.

Thank you for reading my list. And sharing in my grieving process. I hope it can be helpful for any one who finds themselves in the same position.