Sizzler's Cheese Toast and Timeless Memories

It has been just a little over two weeks since my Grandma went to be with God and her Angels.  I am still more sad than ever.  Three weeks have gone by since I've been able to hear her voice and have our weekly chat.  I miss her voice and her laughter so much.  My spontaneous bouts of tears (when I least expect them...including right now as I write this) are tough.  If I'm being completely honest, I'm having a tough time living with me right now, so I can only imagine what my family is going through.  I know this roller-coaster of mine will pass and I know that my Grandma is with me and all her loved ones still here on earth.

Whenever I would have a visit with Grandma, we would always go to Sizzler for lunch or dinner.  Her favorite meal was their crunchy butterfly shrimp, rice pilaf, a garden salad and piece of their famous Texas Cheesy Sizzler Toast.  In honor of Grandma, we made her favorite meal this week and wrapped it up with a Nestle Drumstick Sundae Cone for dessert (also one of her favorites).

Also this week, we have been trying to take advantage of good weather and get more of our yard and gardening done.  This spring we lost one of our rose bushes to the last blizzard of the season.  

My husband took me to the nursery to find a replacement.  There were roses everywhere, so many different sizes and colors to choose from.  I looked all around trying to find one that I thought would be a suitable and affordable replacement.  I picked this bright pink one called "Shining Moment".  The color was so vibrant and cheered me up.

Later that day, my aunt sent me photos of my Grandma's graveside service.  I couldn't believe what I immediately noticed.  The casket my Grandma had chosen so long ago had pink rose designs all round the edging.  It goes without saying, yes, I completely broke down again.  Pink roses.  I truly believe she was guiding me that morning at the nursery.  We have renamed our new rose bush, "Helen's Rose".  We planted it that night and it is thriving in it's new home.

For now, we have to just keep thanking God every day for our gift of life, breath, and health.  

Be well and keep on sparkling!

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