Janie Brooks Heisler Bramlett, my Grandma. Born July 1,1928, Died August 14, 2010. She was 82. I will always remember her thick Southern drawl when she said my name; I can hear it in my head even now. She was a rich woman. Rich in love, rich in caring, rich in giving, rich in spunk, rich in life. She never sat still, always a very active woman. She never had a thought for herself, always thinking of others, taking care of her family, giving of herself to the last drop. I laugh every time I think about how she took 2 years to get my husband's name right. She did try, even writing it down at least once, and she finally got it. She loved to take care of her animals, further proof of her giving nature. She loved them all, from birds to cats to dogs, even turtles. Especially if it made her grandkids happy, like the turtles. She always got a kick out of us having fun and enjoying ourselves. She would just light up whenever we were able to make the trip to Alabama to see her. For many of the past years, she has been unable to travel to North Carolina, so we had to come to her. She took so much joy from being with her family. I think I will always wish that I could have talked to her more, come to visit her more, told her I love her more. I think that any time someone you love passes away, there is always that wish. But I will allow myself to be at peace, knowing that she loved me with all her heart, and that she knew I love her with all of mine. I take comfort in the fact that I was actually the last person to speak to her before she left us. I told her I loved her. Before I even got out the door of the home, she took her last breath. I think I will always hold that close to my heart, and I am so glad I was able to tell her that. Grandma, you are no longer in this world, but I still love you, and I am so glad you are no longer in pain, and that you are home with Jesus.
Love, Erin
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