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Grandma Goo-Goo

Last night I made the drive I’ve made so many times in my life. I parked the car, rang the buzzer and was let in. She was sitting in her chair, as always, and she was watching TV. The NBA Finals, no doubt rooting against the hated Lakers. I stroked her white hair and gently kissed her head. But it wasn’t hello and there was no joyous greeting like the countless times before. This time it was goodbye. THE goodbye.

My grandmother died last night.

Patricia Keeler, 74, aka the best grandmother on the planet died in her sleep. Which is amazing considering her health problems and frequent hospital stays over the years. She was my last remaining grandparent and Will’s only great-grandparent.

I have so much more I want to say about this woman, but right now there’s telephone calls to be made and arrangements to make. I’ll have something in a day or two, because this was not your grandmother’s grandma.

We’ll all miss you you crazy old lady. And I’m sorry I didn’t call and visit more often. Everybody squeeze your loved ones a little tighter today.

June 8th, 2009 | Tags: , | Category: Uncategorized

10 comments to Grandma Goo-Goo

  • Beachdog
    06/08/2009 at 9:32 am

    Sorry for your loss… you and your family will be in my thoughts ;(

  • Jules
    06/08/2009 at 9:48 am

    Aaron, condolences to all of your family.

  • Isabella
    06/08/2009 at 10:12 am

    Wow…sorry to hear that, Aaron. Lots of thoughts and prayers to you and your family.

  • Erica
    06/08/2009 at 11:00 am

    So sorry to hear that, Aaron. My thoughts are with you and your family.

  • theoldguy
    06/08/2009 at 11:19 am

    She loved you and your brother beyond the limits of such things, and she adored Will, or “The Little Prince” as she called him. And by the way – this blog was the home page on her computer. She was very proud.

  • Jimbo
    06/08/2009 at 12:19 pm

    Aaron, MJ, Will, Nate, Bill and Cyn, I am sorry to hear of your loss. You will be in my family’s thoughts and prayers.

    Jim

  • Otter
    06/08/2009 at 12:20 pm

    I’m very sorry for your loss. I’ll be thinking of you and your family.

  • Liz L
    06/09/2009 at 9:14 am

    Bill, I am so sorry to hear about your Mother.

    Aaron, I am sorry to hear about your grandmother as well. I probably said my last good bye to my grandmother last night too. No matter how old you are, it still hurts.

  • Graceful J Cornmom
    06/09/2009 at 9:42 am

    Deepest sympathies to you and your family.

  • Cape Cod Gal
    06/11/2009 at 4:42 pm

    I’m so sorry for your loss! And I’m even sorrier that it took me so long to read this and respond!!!!