“If wishes were horses then beggars would ride”, this was my beloved Nana’s retort whenever as a small child I would wish for something! That is what I loved about her she was always practical and with the aforementioned saying would goad me into doing something about my “wishes”.Unfortunately she passed away this weekend. Am I sad? Yes. However I am also extremely proud! She had just celebrated her 102nd birthday last week. She was a source of inspiration and amazement to her 5 children, 19 grand children, 34 great grand children and 3 great great grand children.
All I can really say is “Thank you!”
beautiful post David.. life well lived!! XXX
ReplyDeleteWow, 102 years. What a life your grandmother lived.
ReplyDeleteGod bless her.
ReplyDeleteIf that's her up there in that photo, then she was one elegant lady.
wow.
Even if it isn't, somehow I know she was.
Belle and Nevin, Many thanks.
ReplyDeleteJaso, yep that's her. I also forgot to thank her for the savoir faire!
I've always loved that phrase and repeat it whenever applicable. More often than not I have to explain what it means! Alas!
ReplyDeleteSorry for your loss.
102! What a happy looking woman!
ReplyDeleteIl Duce, It has been one of my favourites. Alas we live surrounded by ignorance!
ReplyDeleteJill, I think that is what kept her going!