Saturday, January 15, 2011

Remembering Bernice

It's far too rare a time when we break from our busy lives to spend quality time with those we love. What a special opportunity we have to share our time, stories, and our hearts with those who mean the most. Over the past few years, Grandma Taylor has had such an opporunity. Quality time spent with, her mother and our great grandmother, Bernice Evans. How fortunate they both were to share in those years together.


This week we say goodbye, for now, to great grandma Evans and take this opportunity to remember the laughter, love, compassion, and happiness she brought to our lives.

One our favorite visits was when Heleyna was 19 months old. We spent Thanksgiving at great great grandma Evans home. Heleyna and Bernice formed a very special bond during that visit that carries through today. In fact, Heleyna sang Amazing Grace just for her special great grandma Evans not long after that trip. Heleyna would like to share that with everyone now.


What an impact Bernice made on that little Heleyna. But she wasn't the only one who shared in Bernice's special spirit. Everyone who met her came away knowing she was a special lady. She never shied away from helping and uplifting others. She and Lynn participated in art festivals, church activities, and many other events. Each time leaving their prints with those they met. And each person holding a special story of Bernice.





That's why we are taking time, as a family, to reminisce with our favorite pictures and stories of our very special great grandma Evans. She will always be with us, and a part of us will always be with her.

Great grandma Evans, thank you. For everything.

Love,

The Taylors




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