This Beautiful Life by TwoPynts

Photography • People • posted on Dec 23, 2007

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"To live is so startling it leaves little time for anything else. ~ Emily Dickinson

This past week my grandmother on my dad's side passed on, soon after her 99th birthday. She was my last living grandparent and will be missed. I had not seen her in person since the late 90s as she resided far away in an assisted living home in Allentown, PA. The last time we were together was when I lived in Fort Lauderdale and my aunt and uncle flew her down with her for a visit. Grandma suffered from increasing dementia for many of the last years of her life. She would seem to be living in the past, often not knowing her own children when she saw or spoke to them. As is normal, with the passing of a loved one comes certain regrets. I wish I had spent more time with her when she was more fully aware. I would have liked to have known her better as an adult, but will content myself with the childhood memories of this very kind and gentle woman. The thing that saddens me most is that she never got to know my daughter, and that my daughter Kyra never met her great grandma. Hopefully she can look in on us from where she is now and watch Kyra as she grows from a little girl into a woman. Kyra can hear stories from the family, look at old photos and a lovely DVD my aunt put together about grandma's life. Grandma, you will be in our thoughts and hearts this Christmas.

Isabella Kramer - 1908 to 2007

Comments (42)

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NekhbetSun

10:15AM | Mon, 24 December 2007

Wonderful image and touching story Kort...I'm sure your Grandmother knows how she's loved.... Merry Christmas to you and yours, Hugs, Mina

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Valentin

4:39PM | Mon, 24 December 2007

I am so sorry for your loss. This is a magnificent dedication for your grandmother. Have a peaceful Christmas with family and friends.

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virginiese

12:09PM | Tue, 25 December 2007

Great composition and postwork ! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and yours :-)

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Burpee

3:19PM | Wed, 26 December 2007

I am so touched by your lovely dedication to grandmother. She did have a good life and left a good legacy. Wonderful way to remember her.

stormbringer80229

4:11PM | Fri, 28 December 2007

Very moving picture...Happy New Year to you and your family!

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Punaguy

11:44AM | Sun, 30 December 2007

Always tough to lose a grandparent, especially during the holidays....I'm sure she had 99 yrs. of a wonderful life...My thoughts and prayers go out to you this holiday season! Happy New Year Braddah Kort! Aloha~

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Gor111

7:53AM | Fri, 04 January 2008

Fabulous to see how you have manipulated this color photography!!!

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moochagoo

12:10PM | Sat, 05 January 2008

Very funny ! But sad about your grandmother. Mine is 93, but she has no memory.

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nikolais

9:23AM | Mon, 07 January 2008

better late...stunning work, Kort!

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DennisReed

7:30PM | Wed, 09 January 2008

A most touching tribute, and adorable image! :)

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babuinodeoro

4:38PM | Fri, 25 January 2008

a very sensitive memorial...I'm so sorry

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Margana

12:50AM | Thu, 14 February 2008

So sorry I'm so late to extend my sympathies. It's awful to lose someone you love, no matter what their age. I think your Aunt's DVD is an absolutely wonderful idea as is this lovely homage. As long as you keep Grandma's memory alive, she is sure to smile down upon you all. Warmest sympathy hugs - M