Grandma Budd- 1924-2012

 

Sunday Evening September 23, 2012 I got a call that my Grandma wasn't going to make it much longer. We rushed over to be there and on the way I got a second call that we were too late. She had passed away.

 

I grew up living with my grandparents. I have always been close to them, in turn my kids became very close to them as well. In the last few years especially I had come over at least once a week and sometimes even 2 or 3 times. My grandma is the sweetest, kindest, most thoughtful, giving, loving, non-judgemental, funny, amazing person I have ever met. In the last few years I have spent a lot of time learning about my grandparents for their story that I am writing for them. I have found that whether nature or nurture I have some qualities of my grandma and I am thankful for that.

 

Grandma has touched so many lives, she has been a friend to those who need someone, she has loved for those alone, she has blessed so many lives. I love you grandma and I think of you every day.

 

Budd Family Reunion- August 2012

 

We had a Budd Family Reunion up in Heber. There were cute little cabins and fun things to do. Ryan and I didn't stay overnight, but we went to see everyone.

 

 

My mom brought Grandma and Grandpa up to see everyone and say hi. Of course Grandma and Celeste were happy to be with each other.

 

 

The kids favorite thing was the firepit.

 

 

My cousin Jessica's boys on the left with my brother Josh's son Zack on the right. They all look so much a like.

It is always fun being with the Budds.

Grandma Budd- Summer 2012

 

 

I got a call from my mom that my Grandma Budd was in the hospital. I rushed over to their house to pick some things up and then went over to the hospital. Of course my grandma said nothing was wrong. She felt fine and she was making jokes as usual. She was just being silly.

 

 
 

They knew that something was going on with her lung, but needed more tests. The doctors sent her home. I went over to their house about 3-4 times a week to visit her. I gave her a manicure one day. She just loved it!

 

 

My mom had to work and so she asked me to take Grandma to her doctor apt. She was so funny and cute. She couldn't remember where we were and why we were there. She thought that she was going with me to the doctors. Love her!

 

So they found that one of her lungs was collapsed and there seemed to be a mass pushing on it. They decided to leave it up to family if they wanted to do a scope or not. I recorded him talking so I could give it to my mom. He said that he recommended the scope, but no matter what they find they couldn't do surgery, because of her age.  My mom and her siblings decided to do the scope.

 

 

Visits to Grandma and Grandpa Budd

 

{Grandma holding Meghan}

 

 

 

We love visiting Grandma and Grandpa Budd. They are like my second parents and the kids enjoy seeing them too.

 

 

 

Cam is especially lovable to them and enjoys giving great big hugs.

 

 

 

Grandpa Budd's fall

 

For Father's Day I got this vinyl for my grandpa's door. Not only is he an American Hero for serving in WWII for 4 years, but he is my hero.

 

The night before Father's day Grandpa fell outside and was taken to the hospital. They ended up sending him home that night. On Father's day I went to visit him and he was up and feeling good. Although he had one bad bruise. Nothing can ever get Grandpa and Grandma's love down though.

 

Love my hero.

 

Grandpa said we could take a picture of his bruise. I think my grandpa is just proud he is okay. Nothing gets that 92 year old down.

 

Tina's baby

 

My cousin Tina was pregnant with her first baby. Brooklynn was so excited to learn that they were decorating her baby's room with owls like Brooklynn's.

 

 

 

Brooklynn decided to draw Tina a picture to hang in the baby's room. It was so cute.