Grandma's Love

Hi,  I am Samantha and I am Pat's daughter-in-law.  I liked to always tell her that I was her favorite daughter-in-law, which is actually true by default since I am her only daughter-in-law at this point. I met her eldest son, Tom, in 1990 and we quickly became an item.    Married in England in 1998 and cut to 2001 when I gave birth to our first child, and her first grandchild.  Mom was not the gushy type, but we could tell how proud and excited she was to welcome her first grandson into the world by the articles and gifts she would send us.  The best gift that she ever gave to me is an ABC book that she created using artwork of Tom's that she had saved.  It is so special to us.  My favorite memory of her is watching her interact with my children, her grandchildren.

Here are some of my favorite pictures of her, and I think you'll agree, you can see in her eyes how much she loved her grandchildren and being part of their lives.

This is baby Sebastian at probably around 12 months old.


The three generations of Kuhr boys.  They had so much fun exploring that big house and back yard.


Both Julian and Sebastian wore the same christening gown that Tom wore.  I think that Great-Grandma may have made it.  Tradition was very important to mom, and I can only imagine the joy of seeing your grandchildren wear the same gown that your own son wore.  We still have the gown saved and hopefully our children will continue the tradition.  I know Mom would like that.


These pictures are some of my favorites.  This is Julian at about three months old.  You can see the love in the eyes of Grandma and Great-Grandma.  Lucky boy.


Had to share this... another one of my favorites.


The Kuhr kitchen was always filled with food, life, bagels and milk!  Mom was always cooking up something great for dinner, and both of her grandchildren enjoyed spending time in the kitchen with her.


Of course when Uncle Frank and Aunt Micky-Jo came to visit, there was lots of rough housing on the floor.  Uncle Frank particularly enjoyed riling them up before bedtime!  ;-)



These pictures are from a hospital after one of her surgeries.  She still managed to read to the boys and enjoy their company.

We miss you Mom and Grandma, and think of you often.

Love,

Samantha, Tom, Sebastian and Julian