In Loving Memory Brothers Campfire

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Hello friends. 

With sorrow of heart I share that my grandmother passed today at the age of 90. It was her birthday. 

It was so hard to sing happy birthday and hold her arm a few minutes later, bidding farewell.

Below is my expression of love to her. I will miss you, grandmother.

My Grandmother, 90 years old today

Bastion of strength, no compromise

Wisdom in tight sealed lips display

When she speaks it is a surprise.

My earliest memory, not harsh or mean

Little child I was, broke sewing machine.

Said I was sorry, she quickly forgave,

This once, my bottom did save.

Once, she planted some flowers and pumpkins,

That was the day she swatted my rumpkins.

Out of my mouth came filth and cursing,

Remember I do, a backhand no mercy.

All through her life she listened to my concern, 

Her cinnamon rolls did the talking,

If we were snarky, grill cheese burn,

Our tasty vittles smoking.

Her life resilient example of enduring through pain,

We picked up commodities from church in the pouring rain.

She was the one who listened when peers said kill yourself,

Her eyes spoke volumes. Her heart untold wealth.

She could read our minds when we played games, and always she would win,

How I long for her loving eyes to look at me again.

She is gone now to see Jesus sweet,

First to throw crown, at His beloved feet.

I miss her much, love you so,words cannot express,

Your quiet strength, example set to weather storm with finesse

In loving memory of my grandmother.

2/18/1930- 2/18/2020

I will miss you! I love you and look forward to seeing you in Heavan with Jesus!

Author: Benjamin

Benjamin Thiel is a community leader, urban farmer, and author of The Ongoing Tale at Brothers Campfire. He might know a guy...

105 thoughts on “In Loving Memory Brothers Campfire”

  1. ourlittleredhouseblog says:

    What a beautiful grandma you had and poem in her memory. Now she is looking down from heaven and you will see her again some day.

    1. Benjamin says:

      Yes I will, and yes I did! Thank you for stopping by in my time of loss.

  2. ellie894 says:

    You write of her with great love. I know she was a wonderful woman. My thoughts and prayers are with you my friend 🌷

    1. Benjamin says:

      I loved her very much, friend. She was a strong woman with fierce resolve. Thank you for your thoughts and prayers!

    1. Benjamin says:

      Thanks Ryan Callahan. I appreciate the prayer and wishes of comfort.

    1. Benjamin says:

      Thank you, Gifted Fifty! I appreciate you. I see you wrote about your grandma today as well.

      1. gifted50 says:

        Yes Sir, lost mine in 2009, I can empathize with the love and the pain. Just keep all the great lessons she taught you close and continue to make her proud.

  7. Meerykhati says:

    So so sorry for her loss. Accept my condolences. May God give you the courage ….stand all

    1. Benjamin says:

      Thank you. I appreciate the thoughts and feel the genuine sincerity of your words.

  8. Mizou says:

    I’m sorry for your loss. Accept my condolences . God is able !

  9. Neha nandwana says:

    Beautifully written 👏 💐 so sorry for her loss. Rip divine soul 🙏 heartfelt condolences to you and your family.. Stay blessed 💐

    1. Benjamin says:

      Thank you Neha Nandwana! I appreciate you stopping by.🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹

  11. leendadll says:

    I’m so very sorry for your loss. Your tribute is wonderful and makes me feel like I knew her.
    Sending you healing thoughts

    1. Benjamin says:

      Thank you for supporting my family in our time of loss. This means a lot, Leendadll.

  12. Erratic Engineeress says:

    My condolences! My grandmother passed away in August, so I feel you. This is a beautiful tribute post. 🌱

    1. Benjamin says:

      Thank you for the warm regards from South Africa. I appreciate your thoughts and prayers, friend.

    1. Benjamin says:

      Thank you, Cassa Bassa. We will be making arrangements very soon. Thank you for the thoughts of peace.

  16. A.S. says:

    I can tell by your lovely poem that she was an amazing person. My condolences, Ben. Keep her alive in your heart.

    1. Benjamin says:

      She was quite the influence, A.S. I will keep her alive in my heart, and I look to see her in Heavan. Thank you for taking the time to stop by!

    1. Benjamin says:

      Jake, the maker of maps! Thank you for stopping by to comfort me. I appreciate the gift of the Mystery Blogger award. It means a lot to me. Stay warm in Canada, Jake Lewie. Your halberd makes the fearsome Admiral Gryll and his mercenaries tremble.

  18. SeekSolaceInWords says:

    She seems to have been a most amazing soul. Sweet, strong, fierce, wise, and loving.

    Your poem is very beautiful. And I am so sorry for your loss.

    1. Benjamin says:

      Thank you for stopping by, friend. She was indeed all of those descriptions. I miss her deeply. She was a amazing grandmother.

  20. Craft Lover 💖 says:

    It is really sad for you to lose your mom… but you will always have her in your heart!💖

  23. Goff James says:

    Sorry to hear about your sad loss. What a beautiful tribute. So many fond memories to treasure.

    1. Benjamin says:

      Thank you for stopping by, Goff James. It means a lot, friend.

      1. Goff James says:

        My thought and prayers are with you and your family. A sorrow shared a sorrow healed.

  27. Lydia Potter says:

    Sad, but sweet.
    It’s wonderful to know when a loved one is in Heaven…. we will get to see them again.

      1. charlypriest says:

        No problem, I think I read in some comment something about heaven, so if she was a person of faith as I am she is in good hands now.

  31. sunipukadiyil says:

    Your tribute is expresswd by the sweet memories and love for grandma! Very sorry for your loss!!! 🌸

  33. jeofreyogire says:

    I am so sad to hear about your Grandma’s death. I pray for her soul rest in peace Grandmother. And to you my dear friend, Brothers Campfire, I pray to the Lord to give you the strength of endurance and perseverance.
    May the Lord be with you.

  36. The Freethinker says:

    Sorry for your loss.
    From the write-up, one can tell you love her greatly. Beautiful capture.

    1. Benjamin says:

      Thank You, Kritika. Our farewell is today. I appreciate your kindness.

  39. ashok says:

    Beautiful tribute. May her soul rest in peace 💕

    1. Benjamin says:

      Thank you, Ashok. I appreciate the compliment and words of encouragement.

  41. katelon says:

    How sweet to honor your Grandmother. It sounds like she made it to her birthday, entering and exiting life on the same day, wow! I’m sorry for your loss.

    I appreciate you following my blog and introducing me to yours!

    1. Benjamin says:

      Thank you for your kindness! We sang her two different versions of Happy Birthday, and she past shortly thereafter, a strong example of endurance and fortitude. I have been forever impacted by her remarkable life. I appreciate you stopping by, Katelon!

      1. katelon says:

        So interesting and sweet that she died on her birthday. I’m so glad you were able to sign happy birthday to her before she died. In a way it is a birthday…..not only celebrating her birth but her soul’s release of that body so she can move on to something else 🙂

  42. katelon says:

    I’m so sorry for your loss but grateful she was able to live 90 years and that you got to share many of those with her.

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