My grandmother died today. Respiratory failure. At the end, she was tired and ready to go home. I believe that she was looking forward to meeting GOD and to even see her son who died over 20 years ago. She was an amazing woman. Kind and beautiful, you saw the American Indian in her features. Black hair, dark eyes, natural tan skin........yes she was beautiful.
But she had a hard life. She grew up with very little and had to share that with 2 other siblings. Married young and had 5 boys. Once again, money was scarce and times were hard. She worked hard to make ends meet which was difficult considering the man she married made life even harder. Let's just say.............he made life more difficult for her then life had to be.
She believed in hard work. She spent her entire life working in the fields, working in a factory or caring for others. 7 days a week all hours of the day.
She ever knew any other life. I'm not sure if she every had the opportunity to be happy. To know true happiness. 'm hoping she's happy now.
My mother told me that she's sure that my grandmother found happiness in me. This is something that definitely brings me comfort.
She was so young. I always thought I had time to take care of her. I wanted to take care of her. Now I will never have the opportunity.
About Me
- Renee High
- I grew up in Franklin, Kentucky. I moved to Virginia Beach in 2003 and in 2004 I met the gang at Final Kick. Final Kick quickly became my home away from home. I ran my first marathon in 2005 (Shamrock Marathon). It was one of the most painful and amazing experiences of my life. I ran a 3:07 and I crossed the finish line with bloody heels (the right socks are so important). I couldn't wait to run another marathon and I choose The Richmond Marathon. I loved this race and it's still one of my favorites. Shamrock 2006 was my breakout race. I won it in a time of 2:45:40 and I was ecstatic. I also qualified for the trials with this race. Over the next couple of years I graduated from Nursing school and then eventually received my Master's in Exercise Science. In 2010 I raced the Chicago Marathon in a time of 2:45:26 and again qualified for the 2012 Olympic Trials. This was an amazing day for me. And I can't wait to race in Houston 2012
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