Grandmother June

I am named after my dad's mom-June Lynch Schlemmer. Try that last name on, it's a mouthful. Anyway, I am the first of her nine grandchildren and the first blood 'daughter' for her (she has three sons). I know that she always thought of her daughters-in-law as more than that but for almost 4 years I was the one and only. Good times I assure you.

You could not meet a more giving person in all of your life. I mean that. Grandmother would give you whatever it may be and not blink an eye. I learned early on that it is 'better to give than too receive' as I watched her do it time and time again. Her 'love languages' are definitely serving and giving. She opened many doors for me to experience new things thru her kindness.

Most of my childhood memories involve Grandmother, even after I left and went to college I was reminded of her in weekly care packages. My favorite was the envelope full of coupons. There would usually be no note included but lots of coupons and a few 'important' newspaper clippings of the 'goings-on'. She regularly sent baked treats that were loved around the dorm. She values education and reading so very early I was with her at the library and I am sure she is responsible for my love of reading. After mom died she took on even more of my growing up by giving me the 'talk' and taking me shopping for my first bras.

This is a woman who's arthritis is so bad that when a 'front' comes thru she experiences terrible pain in all her joints. She has had 3 hip replacements and yet she exercised everyday for years. She has slowed way down now and I hear that she is not doing so well. My heart aches to see her like she use to be but I am also realistic. I know that I need to not take for granted any time that I can spend with her and Granddaddy. What a wonderful, giving, loving and kind women. I am so grateful that I have her for my Grandmother. I love you Grandmother. Thank you for all the things that you have so generously done for me thru the years.
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