She had lots of memories of us when we were young, and she would always talk about them when she saw us.
She took care of my sister & I loads when we were younger, especially when mum was ill.
My mum had lots of stomach problems when we were children, and had quite a few ops, so nan would move in & take care of us because dad had to work.
Nan had 12 grandchildren, but some of them didn't bother seeing her at all, she was very close to my sister & myself, and adored my boys.
She used to say "How can two brothers be so different?!", which she always followed with "They are both lovely boys"
DS1 would sit & talk to her for ages, which she enjoyed. I have lovely memories & pictures of the two of them sitting alone at the table last Christmas, chatting & writing little notes at the table after everyone had moved out of the room.
DS2 would make nan laugh. He visited her lots, infact he probably saw more of her towards the end than I did, because he would go down to see her with mum on the days she looked after him while I worked.
He would always be on the look out for goodies & knew that his great nanny would provide them!
I tried to make sure I visited nan, but I could have tried harder to see her more. I was often exhausted after work. It was quite a walk to nan's house, and the boys would also be tired after school.
Whenever she was at mum's I would make sure I came around with the boys to see her.
The last time I saw her was round my parents house.
I sat with her in the lounge & talked to her. She looked well to me, but she kept having headaches, which I didn't like to see.
I went with dad to take her home. I helped her into her house & eased her into her chair, kissing her cheek & telling her I would see her soon.
That was the very last time I saw her.
Nan was a beautiful lady inside & out. I loved her very much & I hope she knew that.