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| Grandma and (most of) her extended family ... the matriarch of them all! |
Yesterday, we got some pretty disheartening news that Grandma Ellstrom has gone to sleep with Jesus. It was a pretty rough evening at the Heinrich house. Billy and I went for a walk and talked about Grandma, her family, and the life we knew her to have lived. I have only been in Grandma's life for a little while, but I feel blessed and lucky to have known such a caring, loving, giving, talented woman.
She had 9 children ... that, in and of itself, is pretty amazing! Having only two at the current moment and thinking about that third one joining the party ... I am in awe and admiration of a woman who raised 9 healthy, well-rounded, kind, and caring children. (If you are lucky enough to know an Ellstrom, you know what I mean.)
She has 18 grandchildren who love her and respect her with all of their hearts. And why not!?! She was so kind and thoughtful. She made mouthwatering, delicious Norwegian dishes. She never spoke an angry, unkind word. She was all love and sweetness--everything a grandchild could want in a grandmother. (And she was pretty good at Mexican Train!)
She has 20 great-grandchildren ... and I am so thankful that Colton and Khloe were able to be a part of her life and she a part of theirs.
What a grandiose family of which to be the matriarch! There isn't one who could speak ill of such a woman as Alice Ellstrom. She was loved by so many, and she will be missed by all who knew and loved her.
See you soon, Grandma! May the Lord come quickly to take us all home.
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| Grandma and Grandpa Ellstrom ... young couple! |
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| Grandma with her girls ... Marlene, Yvonne, and Kathy! |
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| Grandma with all but one of her children. |
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| Grandma with some of her grandkids! |
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| Grandma with some of her great-grandkids! |
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| Christmas time! |
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| The sweet couple, Grandma & Grandpa Ellstrom! |
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| Grandma & Grandpa E with the Heinrich family! |
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