This is not Goodbye Grandma

Grandma Landon


Ada Alice Landon born April 29, 1913 was a joyous little lady. I had the privelege of growing up with Grandma & Grandpa just down the hill from where I lived. Oh how Grandma loved the “kiddies” She was a hard worker and wonderful caregiver. Grandma had a wonderful relationship with God. She talked of Sunday dinners at the Hostetler farm with missionaries after church. From an early age Grandma followed the Lord. Her Daddy was a minister. Grandma enjoyed most Love of God & Love of Family, especially her Angels!.

Grandma had a twinkle in her eyes and enjoyed life to its fullest. Even in her 90’s she was full of life & volunterring at the Apple Butter Festival. Grandma was a saver, I loved going through her drawers of treasures with her, she had silk from Korea, trinkets from all over the world that Uncle Wayne, Uncle Harold, Uncle Ralph & Uncle Richard had sent to her when they were in the service, dishes from her Aunt Lilly & Mother, baby dolls from Germany where Uncle Wayne was stationed, tatted lace from Grandma Landon, jewelry from her sister Ruth. What fun I had upstairs with my Grandma. She even still had letters from Grandpa that she had kissed & sent over seas to him when he was in the Army. As I grew up and phone calls were made, Grandma would never say good-bye, it was always Goodnight. When the love of her life died, Grandma was saddened but decided that Grandpa was not gone , just away visitng, so I will think the same as Grandma, for I know she is away in a wonderful place, I know that she was welcomed into the gates of Heaven and is reuniting with her loved one there. I was miss my little Grandma but know that she is only away. I love you Grandma, for your kindness, love, understanding and love of life. I know that I am a better person for having you in my life. What a wonderful example you have set for us.