Love that grows 💕


Growing up, I knew my grandma loved my grandpa. But I never knew how much they loved each other until after he passed. Don’t get me wrong, I knew she loved him and he her. But when their 60th wedding anniversary came around a couple days ago, just 2 months after his passing, I found myself in tears because of how much she missed him. Because of how much I missed him. 🥺

My grandma and I have really been able to bond over these last year and a half. We’ve gotten to know each other as adults and our bond of grandmother and granddaughter has evolved so much. She’s one of my best friends. 💕🥺 Serving her and my grandpa the last year and a half have been such a joy. I’ve really been able to watch first hand, what true blue deep love looks like. 

Everyone deals with loss differently. There isn’t a right way to deal with losing someone that you loved so much. It takes time, and even then you are never the same person. Hearing my grandma talk about my grandpa, warms my heart. He was an amazing individual and I miss him everyday. Especially when I’m over at my grandma’s. I keep expecting him to come around the corner and ask how I’m doing. Or to have him make breakfast for me in the mornings when I’d visit.  Or to ask for a priesthood blessing that I know he was always willing to give.

As I sit here typing this, the wonderful memories of my grandpa flood back into my mind. He was so kind, patient, thoughtful, hard working, genuine, spiritual, had a wonderful testimony, and the list could keep going. 

He was one of the most amazing people I’ve had the privilege to meet. 😇

I’m so blessed and so GRATEFUL for the family I have. For the amazing grandparents on both sides that became friends and dragged their children along on get togethers and vacations years ago. Some of you know, and some don’t, but my parents met because of my grandma’s when they were 9 and 11. 🥰 Safe to say that the Lord definitely had and has a plan for each of His children! There’s no doubt!

I’m so grateful for the amazing people I get to call family, both blood related and my amazing friends. We definitely are far from perfect and have loads to work on, but the Lord knew we needed each other. ♥️

I know one day I’ll find the person I’m supposed to meet. I know it’ll happen when it’s supposed to happen and in the Lord’s time. I hope I can have the kind of love that has been shown to me my entire life by my wonderful grandparents, parents, and family members. Until then, I am loving those around me and I am striving to become the person I need to become; The person the Lord would have me become. ♥️ 


As we celebrate our bounteous blessings today and always, I hope all of our hearts can be filled with more gratitude. 🍁🥰


Trying to wait patiently, 

Lyssa

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