In Loving Memory
I struggle to write an introduction to this post - it has not been a kind winter to loved ones in our family, particularly grandmothers. On Monday, January 5th 2009, Clare Adel "Pat" Irish (or simply "Gram") passed away, leaving a husband of 57 (and nearly 58 later this month) years. What's left are memories of a caring wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, and indeed, what loving memories they are.
A few years ago, I believe for their 55th wedding anniversary, we all gathered in their living room as a family and asked them what the secret to a long marriage was. My grandfather answered, and I'll never forget it: "When you care enough, you try a little harder." He is the living definition of the word devotion, and I can think of no one better for my grandmother to have spent her life with.
I'll keep this short, as I could easily go on and on about my grandmother, and I will only say this: Living may be the hard part, but boy did she make it look easy.
You can take rest now Grandma, we all know you deserve it.
(For those interested in reading her obituary, it's available here: Clare A. "Pat" Irish)
January 18th, 2009 - 09:23
Very nice Brian, and you are right about G’ma. I wish Nadia had more opportunities to be with her. G’ma loved you both and was impressed with Nadia from the first day she met her. Her struggle is over now and we can all find peace in knowing that. Lovingly, Dad