My Mema... for those not familiar with Southern US names... a 'mema' is otherwise known as a 'grandmother', a 'nana', a 'oma', a 'gigi'... basically the female patriarch of a family and I love her. Through out my life she has been my rock, mentor, comedian and voice of reason. She has been there through my childhood, my parents divorce in my early 20's, my college graduations (both of them) in my late 20's and now I come home to help her (but don't tell her that... we're still telling her my bathroom is getting remodeled...) She is a independent, opinionated, mature, pleasant, God-fearing, church going, daily soap opera watching, penny pinching, wonderful woman.
She is a 10 year cancer survivor. Now, when I say cancer 'survivor' she rocked that shit like Rocky did the Russian. The doctors ended up having to take out her pancreas, gallbladder, and parts of her small instestine, large instestine, liver and stomach... and she still survived. She didnt just survive ... she LIVES. Makes the most of each day. Never mets a stranger and has lived in the same house with my Papa (God rest his soul) since I can remember. My Papa died 3 years ago but that didnt stop her... she may not be as fast as she used to be or as strong, but she's just as subborn and determined. She bakes for a hobby... breads, cakes, candy. Which are all wonderful and where I get my love for food, cooking and family.
I should have started the blog when I first moved in, but I was reluctant. It's been about 5 months now ... and I've decided with family stretched far and wide, this may be a good thing. I dont know how many posts I'll do or how often. All I know is that we've shared a lot of laughs... from her telling me the entire story line to every Christmas movie on the Hallmark Channel to (today) explaining (in detail with hand motions) how to kill a fresh chicken by wringing its neck... (yeah I told ya, she's special).
So now with out further adieu... Adventures with Mema.
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