Grandma Dunkley

My dear sweet Grandma passed away yesterday at McKay-Dee Hospital.  She died very suddenly but I was so blessed to be at the hospital and kiss her goodbye.  I just wanted to take a minute and express my feelings.  She was loved by so many, she was a wonderful mother, grandmother, wife, and friend, she was a gifted violinist, she loved her family (and had a large one at that), she was a great cook, she loved her friends and neighbors and served them well, she loved the gospel and had a large testimony.   I miss the Sunday night waffles, and the marshmallow drawer.  She always tried to keep things upbeat, even right before her final surgery she was joking with the staff.  She was very appreciative of all the care she received.  She LOVED all her grandchildren and the little great-grandchildren.  This is the last picture I think I took of her.  It was at my house right after Porter was born.  I learned yesterday that you might not have another chance to say goodbye to someone.  I have always known that (especially in my line of work) but it was brought closer to home yesterday.  I hope to live my life to make her proud, and also to not take those I love for granted.  I hope that when my time comes I can have as many people that love be by my side as she did.  It is truly a testiment to how she lived to see the love of those she left behind!! I love you Grandma...until we meet again!