My grandmother was such a part of me. She was a pillar of strength, quick witted and sarcastic, didn’t take an ounce of bullshit, loved a good tan, and cared deeply for her family and made sure they gathered close. I cherish what I gained from her and every memory I have.
Before she died I flew across the country to introduce her to my Maddy. We sat on her bed, she was so frail, which I’m sure was so hard for her to be seen as. We stayed for the afternoon and then drove away, as we drove away she passed away.
This song by Mumford and Sons is one of the more beautiful things I’ve heard and as I sing it in the car on the way to work or in the woods on my runs, I hope she hears it. Interestingly, we used to sign off to each other “ybgm” and “ybgd” … your beloved grandma / your beloved granddaughter. Isn’t life grand. What magic.
xo J
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_1DgqmqDPPs
LYRICS:
But tired
A shift
A whisper of where you sailed ahead
From your eyes
I’d never seen you unkempt before
As you whispered “Darling close the door”
You ever said
Time, is not on our side
But I pretend that it’s alright
She says the Lord has a plan
But admits it’s pretty hard to understand
You must know you are beloved
And before you leave
Remember I was with you
How ever could you not be
In this rosy light
This is strange
I feel a hand come through the mirror
Pointing at the light
Pointing at the light we never see
As you put your feathered arms over me
You must know you are beloved
And before you leave
Remember I was with you
And as you leave
I won’t hold you back beloved
And talk the stars down from the sky
Down there
Forget the chaos in your eyes love
You must know you are beloved
And as you leave
I can see the wild has come for you
And as you leave
I won’t hold you back beloved
And as you leave
See my children playing at your feet