| Location | Colorado Springs, Colorado |
| Age | 86 years |
| Date of Birth | 8/1921 |
| Date of Death | 2007 |
| Visitors | 171 since 12/05/2008 |
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Sally Mumby was a beautiful woman. She was vibrant, classy, and most of all, she was a wonderful grandmother. I, on the other hand, was not the best granddaughter, but she always loved me anyway.
Sally was a strong woman of the Depression era. She was sent to live in Kansas with family during the Depression and always resented that. She married my grandfather and later my mother, Sharon, was born. She worked for the telephone company and celebrated her 25th anniversary with them the year I was born, in 1972. Years later my grandmother and grandfather divorced but always remained close.
After my parents divorced it was tough on my mom, but grandma would always help mom through the tough times. In the end, we had the gift of helping her cross the Rainbow's Bridge, just as she had always been there for us.
On New Years Eve 2006, she was diagnosed with bladder cancer. She went into the hospital on January 6th, and on January 10th she was released. I called her that night to see how she was feeling and she spent nearly 20 minutes on the phone explaining in detail the colors of the flowers I had sent her and chastizing me for spending so much money on them. The next day my sister called to tell me it was time to come home, Grandma has slipped into a deep sleep and she didn't think she was going to wake up. I flew home from Baltimore the next morning. When I arrived, I wanted her to open her eyes, and I told her "Grammy, please open your eyes." She did. It would be the last time we would see those baby blues. On January 15, 2007, Grammy slipped away.
Grammy, I love you and I'm sorry I didn't show you just how much, but I hope you knew. You've crossed over the Rainbow's Bridge and are there with Snuggie, and Missy, and Dirty Boy and all the others that were waiting for you. I will always remember the summers at your house, sharing your twin bed, and waking up to you making my fresh squeezed orange juice and pumpernickle toast. I will never forget going to the North Pole and to Mount Rushmore, or the shopping trips, or the luncheons to Furrs. Thank you, Grammy, for being my grandmother and I will see you when I cross over the Rainbow's Bridge. Until I get there, please keep an eye on my Sassy, and Jeppers, and Batman, and Sissy Cat. I know they will be loved until I get there. I love you Grammy!!
News to Share...
Hi Grammy!!
Gram, I wish you were here for me to tell you the good news in person because I know you would appreciate that I am now a grown woman, but today I am settling on the house in Pasadena. He bought me out and I now have some freedom!! I'm going to buying a new house, it's just taking a little longer than Drew and I had expected, but all in all this is wonderful news for me. With the housing situation the way it is today I'm afraid it would have been on the market forever. This is the first BIG step in moving forward with my life.
I talked with Andy yesterday and he was in the car with Becky. He didn't have too much to say except that being in the car was boring. Kids, I swear.
Grandma Gosney isn't doing so well, Gram. She's in a nursing home now and I'm concerned that she isn't going to be on this earth much longer. I know you didn't really see eye-to-eye, but please meet her when she crosses the Rainbow's Bridge. It's the right thing to do. :-)
I have to go now, Gram. I miss you and love you lots. Say hello to our fur babies in Heaven.
Love you,
Heather
Thanks for the visit
Hey Gram -
I'm so glad we got to spend a little time together last week. William and I noticed that the roses aren't blooming where you are but we think that's because the sun isn't shining as much on that side of the property. We had a really good visit and we spent a lot of time with the boys. They're growing so fast, it's almost unbelievable that in a few short years William will be driving! Mom is doing okay, she's getting older and I worry about alot about that, but all I can do is take one step at a time and hope and pray for the best. What did you think of Drew? I know exactly what you're thinking (stop!!) but he really is one of the good guys. Gram, he's a police officer and has a lot of strength and courage. He's very good to me and you should be happy that I found someone that keeps me on the straight and narrow. He loves me very much and Mom just adores him; so do the boys, and Becky does too. Andy is getting so big that I can hardly pick him up. He's as cute a button. Becky has court next week and we could use a little positive influence, if you know what I mean. ;-)
Okay, well I'm at work right now and I need to get back to it, I was just thinking about ya' and wanted to say thanks for the visit. I sure could use some rum raisin ice cream right about now.
Hugs and Kisses,
Heather
Hi Grammy...
Hey Grammy -
Just wanted to let you know that I'll be in Colorado on Saturday to visit and sometime during that wekk I'll stop by with the boys so we can visit you. I can't believe that you've been gone a year and a half already, time has gone by so quickly yet it feels like an eternity since we lost you. I know you know the hardships I'm facing Grammy and hope you will guide me to make the right choices to make it to the end. Sometimes I wonder when things will go smoothly in my life, but I know they will turn out the way they're supposed to. Thanks for listening the other day, Grammy. :)
Love and miss you,
Heather
What a beautiful tribute you have written for your grandmother you sound very proud of her and you have so many memories to cherish,i think she will now know how much you love and miss her, you are both in my thought's take care from Pam x x x
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