Yoga yoga yoga. Love it!!!! Life changing. Hot sweaty. And I always leave SO HAPPY.
I met up with Emily at 4:30 and changed into my yoga clothes and we went for a wonderful sunshining walk in the neighborhoods near the studio. We had so much talking to do!
Yoga was awesome. An hour of super challenging, exhausting hot flow. Sarah (our new co-favorite instructor 🙂 ) worked us really hard! She even put in my special request of more spiders!!
At the end of class, during a shoulder stand, I look at my legs and they were raining droplets of sweat onto me in the form of raindrops 
After chatting with my friends and a wet drive home, I quickly greeted Matt (who was in bed), showered, and came down to heat up a microwaveable dinner.
Ever since I had those lentils with Food Should Taste Good cinnamon chips for lunch, I’ve been craving the combo again. SO GOOOOOD! These chips remind me of roasted marshmallows!
On the side I had simple steamed broccoli topped with karen’s leftover sun-dried tomato pesto
And to drink, a coconut water + Genesis Today Resveratrol juice mocktail. These juices are really thick – almost smoothie like. I really liked it as a cocktail. Meaty!
Raining Tears
I am also raining tears tonight because my Grandmother Vivian Younger died today. She died peacefully at her nursing home. She had just turned 90 a few weeks ago.
Here she was on her wedding day in the early 1950s. See any resemblance?!
I have photos of both of my grandmothers and my mom (and me!) on our wedding days on our mantel.
And here she was the last time Larbs and I went to visit her in New Jersey, Christmas 2008. With our cousin Becky –
And we had breakfast together before we left. Gram had some memory loss and we’re not sure she knew who we were entirely, but she said she enjoyed "getting to know us better" and cried when we left. Even though I’ve spoken to her on the phone since then, it was nice to think those were the last words we shared.
Unable are the Loved to die
For Love is Immortality.
-Emily Dickinson
Jessica @ The Process of Healing says
Aw Kath, I am so sorry!! My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Though it sounds like she lived a wonderful, long, fulfilling life!
Erin says
Kath, I’m so sorry to hear about your loss. Your Grandma seems like a wonderful woman. I am very close with my Grandma and she is approaching 90 this year. I’m sure she had a full life! In my thoughts! 🙂
Sam says
Dang! Sorry about your grandma 🙁 So awesome that she lived such a long life!
Beth @ Beth's Journey to Thin says
aww Kath, so sorry about your Grandmother!!
Raewyn says
Kath, I’m so sorry to hear about your grandmother. I will be keeping you and your family in my prayers.
Jenny says
I’m very sorry Kath 🙁
but at least she lived a full life and by the look of the pictures you posted she seemed like a very happy and cool woman 🙂
sending happy thoughts to you and your folks……chin up
lynn (The Actors Diet) says
i’m sorry about your grandma – i definitely see the resemblance!
runnerforever says
Aw Kath, just keep thinking of the good times and fine memories.
Stacey@http://stacey-healthylife.blogspot.com/ says
I’m so sorry about your loss. I hope you can take sometime for yourself. Just think about all the good memories and all the love you shared together.
Sarah R says
Oh Kath, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family tonight, I’m sorry for your loss.
Jenn (Jenn's Menu and Lifestyle Blog) says
Awww, Kath, so sorry about your grandma! 🙁 My condolences. Celebrate and remember her wonderful, long life, and she will always be a part of you.
Jenn
Mastering Public Health says
Sorry to hear about your dear Grandma. 🙁 From those nice pictures, it seems as though she was very happy to see you.
Sarah Ruiz says
I am so sorry to hear about your grandmother! But it is heartwarming to know she lived a very long life with wonderful family and passed peacefully. You blogged her beautifully!
Lauren says
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your grandmother, Kath. My thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
lauri Watson says
Sorry to hear about your Grandma… But I am glad that you have so many wonderful memories with her!
Amy says
Sending our condolences your way. It’s always hard when a loved one passes away, no matter their age. But I’m glad your last words and memories were happy ones. Best wishes!
Erin (Travel, Eat, Repeat) says
What a beautiful picture of your grandmother. I’m so sorry for your loss.
Marci says
I am deeply sorry for your loss. Hold all your memories of her close to your heart, she will be with you forever. It is never easy losing a grandparent. May God bless you and your family…
Food Makes Fun Fuel says
My condolences to your family for the loss 🙁
Jessica @ How Sweet It Is says
I am so sorry. 🙁 I just lost mine a few weeks ago. It is a terrible pain. Thinking of you, Kath.
Gina G says
im so sorrry for your loss Kath! God bless you and your family!
Faith @ LovelyasCharged says
Aw, I’m so sorry to hear about your grandma. I definitely see the resemblance 🙂 It’s lovely too that you have such fond memories of her, and I hope those memories help to ease some of the loss.
Tara @ Food for Fuel says
I’m so sorry for your loss. Will be thinking of you and your family. Keep your chin up and lean on your friends and family during this time 🙂
Michele | aka Raw Juice Girl says
I’m so sorry for your loss, Kath. I lost my grandmother years ago. I feel your pain…
Hugs and prayers,
Michele
Jil @ Peace, Love & Munchies says
Aww, Kath I’m so sorry about your grandmother. You’re in my thoughts and prayers.
Michelle says
Kath, I am so sorry to hear about your grandmother’s death. Please accept my condolences to you and your family.
Angela (ohsheglows) says
So sorry about your loss. What a beautiful post in memory of your grandmother. What a long life she had, may we only be as lucky.
Jenny says
My thoughts are with you- my grandpa is in & out of Hospice right now (between there and my parent’s home) and I love that quote, it’s so beautiful.
Bridget says
Kath, I’m so sorry about your grandmother 🙁 Hope your family is doing well!
Stephanie says
I’m sorry for your loss. That is a beautiful quote.
Michelle @ Give Me the Almond Butter says
I am so sorry to hear about your loss, but you ended on such great words 🙂
Rose-Anne says
I am very sorry to hear of your loss. May you be surrounded by family and love during this time.
Marla says
Sympathy to you and your family.
Grandparents are so hard to say goodbye to.Memories are the blessings we can hold close to
our hearts forever.
May those memories bring smiles through the tears…
Claire says
So sorry to hear about your loss. I know how hard it is to lose a grandmother, but it seems like you had some wonderful times and moments with her. Yoga and chatting with emily hopefully was a great release for you tonight.
Katherine says
Kath, so sorry to hear about your grandmother. Thanks for sharing the memories and pictures with us. You and your family take care!
Jess says
I am very sorry to hear about your grandmother’s passing. You are in my thoughts.
Victoria says
I’m sorry to hear about your grandmother. I’m glad she’s in peace now.
Peace says
Very sorry to hear about your grandmother. She looked like a sweetie pie.
Peace
Brynn says
Thinking of you, Kath. I definitely see the resemblance between you and your grandma. Take care.
andrea @ a cake for a wife. says
Really sorry to hear about your grandmother, Kath. Will be thinking about you and your family.
Veggielady4life says
I’m really sorry about your grandmother. I’m glad to hear you had a nice final visit with her…. that always makes a death in the family a little more bearable. And nice Dickinson quote… so true… and of course… eloquent…
Maria says
Thinking of your family tonight. What a lovely mantel to showcase the important women in your world.
Casey says
I’m sorry to hear about your grandmother. Hugs for you.
Meg says
What a wonderful lady, just like yourself. So sorry to hear about your loss, but she’s in a MUCH better place. Enjoying bowls of heavenly (!) oatmeal and lots of love.
Have a good weekend Kath!
Stacy Grows Healthy says
Kath – I’m so sorry for your loss.
What do you think of those resveratrol drinks? It seems like you would need such a large amount to make a difference.
Kath says
Well I drink them for taste, not to try to get in hundreds of thousands of antioxidants. I feel that some is better than none!
cookienurse says
Peace and love to you and your family, so sorry for your loss.
Abby says
I’m sorry for your loss!
Morgan @ Healthy Happy Place says
Kath, I’m confident your grandmother is in a better place tonight. It sounds like she had a wonderful life, and it’s so great that you were able to share part of it with her.
Hugs from Chicago,
Morgan
Carrie (Love Healthy Living) says
Condolences. Grandma’s are really special people. 🙁
Sabrina says
So sorry for your loss Kath.
That quote is beautiful.
Priyanka says
I am so sorry for your loss, grandparents are special!!!
Hugs,
Priyanka
midgetkeeper says
Sorry for your loss, beautiful pictures and I definitely see a resemblance.
Jerilynne says
Oh Kath.. I’m so sorry for your loss.
Angie says
Very sorry about your grandmother, although overjoyed to see the Dickinson quote. She really does have words for everything. Brief, brief words.
Amber K says
I am so sorry for your loss. =(
Suzanne says
I’m so sorry to hear about your grandmother, Kath. My thoughts are with you. It looks like she lived a long, fulfilling life.
Lindsay says
Kath,
I lost my grandmother in May 2008. She had just had a major milestone birthday (80) the week before. She was also in a nursing home. Hold those dear memories tight and take comfort in the fact that she can keep an eye on you from above now.
Camille says
I am so sorry to hear about your Grandma. It is always hard to lose someone.
It sounds like she had a long and full life and died peacefully and happily.
Crystal says
Very nice tribute to Grandma. I absolutely love that picture of her on her wedding day – it’s just stunning. It’s so sad after she was doing so much better recently. I hope you can make it up to NJ for the service.
Amanda (Two Boos Who Eat) says
Kath, I’m so sorry for your loss. That quote is so beautiful. Lots of love to you and your family.
Julie @ Willow Bird Baking says
I’m so sorry about your grandmother, Kath 🙁
Cynthia (It All Changes) says
Aww Kath I’m so sorry for your loss. So sweet that she wanted to “get to know you” and that she was happy to do so. Cherish those memories because they are the best way to remember her.
Ashley says
Yoga sounds awesome. I did a 30min hip opening flow tonight at home and it was amazing. I wish I could still go to Yoga 1 in Charlotte. I miss the hot sweatiness, as weird as that sounds! My flexibility has been getting better just with this 30min session I do 1-2x a week and maybe the swimming is helping? In a forward bend pulling behind my calves I got my forehead against my shins tonight and could hold it there. I’ve always been close but could never touch..such a good feeling! — So sorry about your grandma. Always rough news to hear…thinking of memories + looking at photos is the best way to heal. My thoughts are with you!
Laura says
So sorry to hear about your Grandmother, that old photo of her is just beautiful.
Sara says
I’m so sorry to hear about your grandmother, Kath. What a sweet memory to have of your last time together. Thanks for sharing her with us!
Diana says
Sorry about your grandmother, Kath! I love your quote at the end of your post.
Dee says
I’m so sorry for your loss… 🙁
Victoria says
So sorry for your loss, Kath…I remember the day my grandma passed away like it was yesterday and when I do think about her, I still cry and that was 27 years ago…
Kathy W. says
I’m so sorry–for you and your sister losing your grandmother, and for your dad losing his mom. It’s wonderful that she lived to 90, and that you have such great memories of her!
Carly @ The Road To Health says
I’m so sorry for your loss Kath. 🙁 My condolences to you and your family. This post is a beautiful tribute to her.
Freya @ Brit Chick Runs says
Oh mygosh, I’m so sorry she passed away!! That’s so sad 🙁 I hope you (and your mum/sister/dad) are all OK – I’m thinking of you!
Hannah says
So sorry, Kath. Thinking of you, and I’m sure she’s happy and at peace now.
Nupur says
Hi Kath,
I am really sorry for your loss. She’s happy and peaceful now, her soul’s at peace. She’s watching over you. Words can’t possibly alleviate your sense of loss, I know, but I hope you feel better soon. I’m from India and I’ve been following your blog for about a year now. I really like it, you’ve helped me make small changes in my eating habits, like adding peanut butter for the proteins and sense of satiety 🙂
Have a nice day!
Wei-Wei says
I’m so sorry about your loss. Your grandmother seems like a wonderful woman… That old photo of her is simply gorgeous. I can definitely see the resemblance! Send my best wishes to your family… remember to not be too sad and celebrate her life, instead!
Wei-Wei
Jaclyn says
I’m so sorry to hear about your grandmother, but what beautiful memories you have of your time spent with her!
marieke says
Such a sad day for you.. But your grandmother lived to the fantastic age of 90, keep that in mind. She can rest now and watch over all of you.
Bria says
Kath, I am so glad you have these photo memories of your grandmother. I am sad to hear of her passing- thinking of you! xo
KatieF says
Kath, I’m so sorry for your loss. What a beautiful tribute to your grandmother your post was today!
Tara says
Hi Kath,
I am so sorry for your loss.
You and your family are in my prayers.
Tara
Liz, RD says
So sorry to hear about your grandmother. Grandparents are the best, nothing else like them!
The Healthy Hostess says
So sorry for your loss. My nana died this year and I know how hard it is, I’ll be thinking about you!!
Sarah (Running to Slow Things Down) says
I’m so sorry to hear about your grandmother, Kath! My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Lindsey says
i am so sorry to hear about your grandmother =(
Carol Hoyt says
Hi Kath: So sorry to hear about the loss of your Grandmother. Grandparents are the threads that tie our families together . I’ll be thinking about you .
Lauren says
Deepest sympathy Kath. May you find comfort in the memories of her love and kindness.
Take care!
Allie says
sorry for your and your families loss. beautiful pictures and memories. thank you for sharing that piece of your heart.
Kori & Kaci says
We’re so sorry for your loss, but we’re sure she lived a long, prosperous life. Not to mention she certainly would have been extremely proud of you. 🙂 Glad you had such a good yoga session. Have a great Friday, Kath!!
greenbean says
My condolences. Grandmothers are such a blessing. (((hugs)))
Lauren says
I am so sorry for your loss. I’m sitting here at work with tears in my eyes thinking of how my life would change should my grandmother pass away. I call her the “wisdom” because she is so aware of life that she knows exactly what to say/do in any situation. I just got married two months ago and the night before my wedding she gave me the hankerchief she received for her wedding with a beautiful letter. She told me that when my cousin Meredith (my maid of honor and 6 years younger) gets married, if she’s not around to see it I am to pass on the hankie to her. Your story is beautiful and your grandmother will live on forever because you will share it. Keep your chin up!
Whit says
I’m so sorry about your grandmother Kath. Hugs to you…
Heather says
So sorry about your grandma…I KNOW how special grandparents can be….I was so close to my grandpa when I was little I called him “Daddy.”
Just wanted to let you know I’m trying that lentil/sweet potato combo today…SO EXCITED!!
Thanks for the idea.
Therese says
Oh! I’m so sorry to hear about your Grandmother! It’s so nice that your last meeting was a great one, that memory will last forever!
Simply Life says
so sorry to hear about your loss- you can tell she was full of life and a wonderful and positive influence!
jil says
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. So sorry that your grandma is gone. Reminds me to treasure everyday as a gift. Take time for yourself. Exercise always helps! Cheap therapy.
Canadian says
I am sorry. 🙁
Sarena (The Non-Dairy Queen) says
Oh Kath, I am so sorry for your loss! My thoughts are with you and your family.
Kristin (Cook, Bake and Nibble) says
So sorry to hear about your grandmother. At 90, I’m sure she lived a full and happy life and is in a peaceful place right now! Hang in there 🙂
xo
K
Lauren says
I’m so sorry Kath! To be able to know your Grandparent’s is really a gift from God I think. Will hardly has any relationship with his at all and every now and then he will say something that makes me realize what he is missing out on. She was a beautiful woman and I’m glad you got to have some good memories with her!
Laura says
I’m sorry to hear about your Grandmother Kath. You’ll see her again some day.
Lily @ Lily's Health Pad says
I’m sorry to hear about your grammie. 🙁
Andrea says
Kath I’m so sorry to learn of your Grandmother’s passing. It’s wonderful you got to visit before she passed and will have no regrets. Keeping you and your family in my thoughts.
Deva (Voracious Vorilee) says
I am so sorry for your loss. It sounds like she was a wonderful person and that she will be missed greatly and remembered fondly. ::hugs::
Kamaile says
Thinking of you and your family.
Cait (Cait's Plate) says
Oh Kath – I’m so sorry to hear about your grandmother. Please know you and your whole family will be in my thoughts and prayers!!
Anna @ Newlywed, Newly Veg says
I’m so sorry to hear about your grandmother– she was a beautiful woman, and it sounds like she was very loved.
brandi says
Keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers today. It’s so hard losing family members. That’s so cool that you have their wedding pictures up – we’ve done the same with our grandparents’ pictures, and it’s so fun to see them at that point in their lives.
Mellissa says
Thinking about you today and hopefully your grandma is resting peacefully.
Sarah says
So sorry for your loss but I’m glad you have a happy memory for your last in person visit. Wishing you and your family well.
P.S. Those chips sound delicious!
Amanda @ Cakes and Ale says
So sorry to hear about your loss. It sounds like she had a happy long life though! (She also looks just like your Dad!)
Sami says
I’m sorry for your loss, Kath. She sounded like an amazing woman. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family!
jessica says
I’m so sorry for your loss, Kath. Losing a grandparent is so hard, I lost my grandpa a few months ago. Although we celebrate the long lives they lived, it really never feels long enough. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
MelanieF says
I just read your post. I’m sorry for your lost. She sound like she had a wonderful, fufilling life and she left peacefuly.
Laura says
I’m so sorry for your loss, Kath. I know that it’s hard to say good-bye, no matter how long and fulfilling the life has been. You’re in my thoughts.
Alma says
Kath,
I am so sorry about your loss!!!!! You are in my thoughts and prayers!
Allison says
So sorry for your loss…sending you white light and peaceful thoughts…
Justy2003 says
Sorry to hear about your grandma. I haven’t experienced the loss of a grandmother yet, but I can only imagine how difficult it might be. It looks like she lived a long, happy life though!
Katie says
I’m so sorry for your loss, Kath.
Maria says
I’m so sorry to hear about your grandma. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Ginger says
Sorry about your grandmother, your pictures with her are lovely
Lisa says
I’m sorry for your loss. Even though your Grandma had a long and happy life, someone’s passing is still sad. 🙁 Hug your family today and continue to think about the happy times!!
Bree says
So sorry for your loss. Your words and pictures brought tears to my eyes!
kirsten says
I’m sorry for your loss Kath!!
M. Carter @ the Movies says
I’m glad your last visit with your grandmother was a happy one — that’s the kind of comfort you can hold onto. Best wishes to you and your family.
gina (fitnessista) says
so sorry to hear about your grandmother but so thankful she had a long life. sending thoughts, love and prayers to your family <3
xoxo
kate says
hi kath…i’m sorry to hear about your grandma 🙁 hang in there…your family is in our thoughts and prayers!
Jasmine (Sweet and Fit) says
I know this is a bit late, but I’m so sorry about your grandmother – I can’t imagine what it must be like to loose a grandmother.
Anne P says
Kath,
I’m so sorry to read about your grandmother. This was a beautiful post and I’m sure she is somewhere reading and enjoying it right now 🙂