One of my favorite things Grandma ever said to me was the first time I met her in person. Sheila was living with her at the time (before she married Darin) & she told me, “Ive always told my kids you can ALWAYS come home—EXCEPT Doug, that’s why I pay his condo fees!” 😂🤣
Also when she first reconnected with us while we were still in Maryland (maybe 2013 or so), I answered his cell phone & based on the area code assumed it was Linda. I answered, “Hi Linda!” Grandma replied, “oh no, dear this isn’t Linda, this is Grandma Babcock!” We spoke briefly & I went & handed the phone to Brandy but didn’t tell him who it was. He said “hello?” And when he heard Grandma’s voice, his entire countenance changed & he said in an almost child-like voice, “Grandma?!” & had a great conversation catching up with his grandma. She had a magic like that about her, put you at ease & made you feel at home.
Thanksgiving will never be the same. We are so grateful for the 5 Thanksgivings we got to spend with her & the family & all the other visits in between that we were able to have with her.
