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Last Wednesday, I received news that my grandmother was losing her battle with cancer. Thanks to some frequent flyer miles, I was able to jump on a plane to Montana and say my good-byes. Her last few days would have been how she wanted, surrounded by her loved ones watching home videos and telling stories about the good ol’ days. Being a strong Norwegian woman she fought the cancer until the very end, and we are thankful that she is now at peace.
Although she was unable to make our wedding in September, she was with me. I pinned the doily that she crocheted for me under my wedding dress. She also called us during the reception to wish Mr. Cookie and I a happy life together.
I wanted to share with you this, the wedding photo of my grandparents in the early 40s. She truly was a beautiful woman inside and out. I am going to miss her cackling laugh, her lefse at Christmas, but more I will just miss her! Thanks Grandma for everything. I love you!
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I’m so sorry! Mr. CC and I will keep you and yours in our thoughts and prayers!
I’m so sorry to hear about your grandmother. I will be thinking of you and your family.
I’m so sorry to hear about your grandmother. I lost my grandmother the week before I graduated from college and I still miss her every day. You’ll always have her with you — each time you make one of her famous dishes, sit down to a holiday meal, smile and think of something you did together….and I have to say — you look quite a bit like her too!
I’m so sorry for your loss of your grandmother. My grandmother was 100% Norwegian and she made Lefse too! Did you ever have lutifisk at Christmas?!
I’m so sorry for your loss. In the past week cancer has taken 2 people I know. I’m sending good thoughts and vibes your way 
I’m sorry to hear about your loss but it’s great you got to spend time with her beforehand. You look a lot like your grandmother from the pictures.
I am glad that you were able to visit one last time and that she was surrounded by family. If one has to go that is the way to do it. My prayers are with you and your family as you go through the holidays without her, I know how that is.
I am sorry for your loss. My grandmother also makes Lefse every year. We all join in and help. That last few years I have become very active in making it, in hopes of one day being able to carry the tradition on. I hope your family are able to carry on some of her traditions. My thoughts are with you.
So sorry to hear about your loss. I will keep you and your family in my prayers throughout the holidays.
Thanks you guys for your kind words and thoughts.
@Mrs. Pinot Noir: Lutifisk really wasn’t a favorite, as stinky and smelly as it is, so she didn’t make it that often. Although, her lefse was a hit! I can buy it at the grocery store, but it’s just not the same as grandma’s.
@Mia: What a wonderful way to learn how to make it and carry on the tradition! My grandma gave me the recipe and walked me through the process a few times, but I need to get a good lefse griddle like grandma’s in order to make it right.
I forgot to mention in the post about something very special she did for my brother’s weddings. My brothers are the last out of twelve grandchildren to get married. They are not engaged and will probably not be married for many years. As she knew she would not be around to send them a present, she prepared a wedding card and present for them before she passed. She was always thinking ahead!
I’m so sorry for your loss! My Grandma died in July and with the wedding in May, I’m still having a hard time dealing with the fact she won’t be there!
Thoughts and prayers to you and your family!
Mrs Cookie I’m so sorry for your loss, but happy you were able to see her. You and your family are in my prayers
I’m so sorry for your loss, your Grandmother was beautiful, and I’m glad for you, that you were able to say goodbye.
So sorry to hear about your Grandma. Thoughts and prayers to you and your family!!
I’m so sorry for your loss, mrs. cookie; it is a lovely tribute to your grandmother that you’ve shared something so personal in this forum. You’re in my thoughts.
I’m so sorry for your loss. Mr. Meatball is losing his grandmother as we speak, and it really takes a toll. My heart is with you.
Aw, after spending several days with my beloved (and very elderly) grandmother at Thanksgiving, I can only imagine your sense of loss. How wonderful that you had such a strong family relationship, and so many special memories.
And count me in on the lefse crew … haven’t had it in years, but I miss it. Did you also have Kringle (not the Danish coffee-cake-like version, but the S-shaped kind-of-doughy cookies)? Suddenly I’m craving them — may have to search out a recipe.
My condolences to you and your family.
I’m so sorry to hear this. What a wonderful wedding photograph.. classic beauty.
Im sorry to hear about your grandmother. My grandmother passed when I was little but I will have her with me as well. I have a pin that spells her name that I will attach to my flowers. May she always be with you.
Your grandmother was such a beautiful woman. This makes me tear up a little… I hope my grandmother is able to make it to my wedding…
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Mrs. Cookie, Denver
Age and Occupation: 25, Nonprofit Fundraiser/Theatre Designer
Fiance's Age and Occupation: 27, Financial Analyst
Engagement Date: September 2007
Wedding Date: September 2008
Blogging Since: May 8, 2008
Venue: Ten Mile Station
About Me: With a degree in Theatre I never realized that planning a wedding was a lot like Theatre Management, until I started planning my own. I am a coffee addict, especially Starbucks' Grande Mochas, yummy! I love to cook (especially chocolate chip cookies for my honey), travel to exotic places, and be creative. As a couple, Mr. Cookie and I are extremely practical, down to earth, and children at heart. We live in a cozy abode with our adorable Pomeranian, and love to play board games and watch movies into the evening.
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