Grammie

Paula Hendricks, beloved Mom, Mother-in-Law and Grammie died on May 20th, 2010. Our hearts are broken but we hold on to the joy that God's promise gives us - we will see her again. She is no longer in pain. We will miss her always and our lives will never be the same now that she is gone. Sometimes the sadness wells up in our chest, other times we laugh as we remember something she said or did. We had her Memorial service and the funeral home was overflowing. She touched so many people's lives. I know that she couldn't see that before she died, but I hope that she can see it now. She did know that she was loved - she made that clear. She just couldn't feel it. She couldn't accept it. She couldn't see anything but the darkness. She really was sick and in pain.

She wasn't always like that though. She struggled with depression for many years, and she fought it valiantly. We remember the happy times - the jokes, the dancing, the laughter. Paula was the life of the party. She was full of love and laughter before the depression took over. She took such delight in her family, and especially in her grandchildren. Kason and Katie, I hope you two know how much Grammie loved you both. You were her pride and joy. Do not ever forget that. She spoiled you rotten! We called her Grammie Claus at Christmas because she would come over on Christmas morning with trash bags full of gifts for you both. She loved to spoil you! She loved being with her friends and visiting with her family. She cared so deeply about all of us.

We are still processing this loss. It is hard for us to believe that Paula is really gone. We love you Grammie and always will.