Granny

Seems about the last word you would use to describe her in this picture.  :)  I love it though---my grandmother, Dorothy Mae.  I just saw it for the first time recently when my aunt posted it.
Granny went to heaven early this month, and we all got to go to her service in Alabama.  Thankfully, I was able to fly and bring my whole family to visit relatives we don't get to see that often.  It's so good to go back to your roots when you can.

Granny was the sWeEtEsT grandmother and always made you feel so at home when you came to her house.  I have dear and cherished memories of her scooping me up and giving me the biggest hugs as a child as she flew open the door and greeted us when we arrived.  There was never a limit on how many honey buns or Mellow Yellows you could drink when you were there---or how much outdoor fun you could have while running around with your (for a long time---all 5 BOY) cousins around her house. :)

When I was at Auburn, I would spend just about every Sunday night at her house eating fresh fresh vegetables from the garden and getting to relax before returning to the hustle and bustle of college.  She lived just down the road.  I remember having no idea how to tell someone else how to get to her house----you just had to know where you were going out in the real COUNTRY.

She leaves behind a strong legacy of love, laughter, care for others, and a love and service for her God and church community.  I pray that all of us left to represent her here will honor her by continuing to live our lives this way.

I miss her, but will always hold in my heart the fond memories I have of her.  So thankful for the blessing of a wonderful grandmother!!