On April 29, 2022, my grandmother, Annie Ruth Holmes, made her transition and is no longer with us in a physical sense. As hard as it is for me to come to terms with it, I must.
My grandmother was such a kind-hearted individual. She didn’t need much and didn’t ask for much. A beautiful servant leader, brilliant hustler, and a real live comedian. As much as I will miss her, I have to realize the blessing in this life event:
No more pain in her body
No more hospital visits (she hated going, but loved our hospital makeovers)
No more dialysis (after 15 or so years)
No more countless surgeries
No more flirting with my husband (my grandmother loved her some Chris)
The selfish person in me wants my grandmother to still be here continuing to fight all of the aches and pains in her body. The selfless person in me is happy that she will no longer hurt.
My grandmother was also the most selfless person I know. If she was asking for something, 9 times out of 10 she was trying to hustle for somebody. She dedicated her life to helping others.
Grandma I got you! I will do my best to continue your legacy of making people laugh and helping them out where I can.