-From Sarah-

I remember when Virginia lived in the apartments in St.Peter. Lisa and I would pick her up to hang out. She was always so kind to me! I would tell her that she looked so young and didn't act like "old" people are supposed to act! She would just smile and laugh...She had so much life and spirit in her and seemed to always want to be on the go! I remember how much of a book worm she was and how she would go on such long walks. I will never forget Paul's Grandma Virginia! She was definitely a very cool woman!

-From Rick and Sarah-

We remember when we would go visit Virginia while we were in Alexandria for Family Camp. We took her to the duck pond and fed the ducks some bread. There was one time when we took her out to eat at a little cafe. She was so much fun to talk with because she was so honest and funny! She had a glass of iced tea. She kept telling us that there just wasn't enough sugar in it! She added a little...and then a little more...and some more...and more...and more... she honestly dumped half of the jar of sugar in her iced tea!! It was so funny!!...it is a memory that we will always have of her. Virginia was a real sugar! She was so sweet and could bring a smile to anyone's face! We will miss her!!! RIP Love, Rick and Sarah

-From Sharon and Jeremy-

My dear Virginia, the time has passed so quickly for all of us.
I wish jeremy and I were there to see you before you left us.
The memories of you and Gary together are very special in
my heart. The way you took me in when i first married your
Son, made me think of you as my real mother and a part of your family. the times are not forgotten but only missed by
us all. Women like you are the cornerstones of a great family
and you will be sorely missed. Goodbye for now Virginia, time will tell when we all meet. Love and respect always.
Sharon and Jeremy Abrahamson

-From Paul-

when i was 10 or so i saw a mountain dew commercial. in it they showed a close up of a guy doing a kickflip on a skateboard. my eyes just lit up. "i need to learn to do that". so i asked my mom for a skateboard. "no.
youll get hurt". i was crushed. i begged. "no, youll break something". i gave up.

my birthday rolled around and my grandma (Virginia) invited me and my mom up for cake and presents. the last present i opened was the biggest. so i opened it quick! it was a skateboard! my first skateboard. i was so excited. and my mom was so mad. (apparantly grandma went behind moms back) i have a picture of the moment. im so happy..and my grandma is behind me...so happy...so proud. she made my mom mad...but she didnt care at all because she made me happy.

stubborness can be a bad thing. unless its a stubborness that says i love you...and im going to show it no matter what people think. and thats my grandma. stubborn. but so full of love. so full of grace.

heaven may be perfect...but i know its much better now that my grandma is there. and i can let her go, knowing that i havent held anything back. i havent left one word unsaid. and i know she hasnt either. ill miss her..but the pain and confusion is enough. its time for peace.


ps...almost 20 years of skateboarding and thousands of kickflips but NO broken bones. thanks Grandma.