When i was born, my fathers mother Elizabeth (Betty) Anderson moved in with my parents and i. Initially to assist with my early years. When i moved out after college, she had been with my family the whole time. She was a major part of my growing up. A fantastic (and rare) dynamic for sure.
When i needed to get up early for the bus to school, she was always there with a cup of cold water, making sure i was awake. (No, she never offered me a drink, but rather opted to always lead with a splash).
When i was leaving to catch the bus, Scooby Doo was still on, and if you remember Scooby, you remember that every episode was a mystery. Grandma Betty would watch the last 10 minutes of the cartoon to see who-dun-it... and when i ran in after my bus dropped me near home, she would bring me up to speed. Dedication & love in action.
When i started my own family newspaper, Betty helped me spell the big words on our typewriter. She was the most accomplished editor of children's literature i've ever met.
Betty is a special lady in ways to numerous to mention. I'm glad to give you a glimpse of a couple here on this humble blog.
This morning, in her sleep, she went on to be with the Lord. She was old, tho the family still debates exactly how old (we've narrowed it down to a 15 year range through the 80's). She was loved, tho she freely gave love beyond what she ever got in return, in my humble opinion (and that is not to say we didn't love her, only to say that she loved us more... it was her way).
Tikki-Tuff is an oatmeal honey bar that is truly great. I recently found it again at the local Starbucks under another name: Island Bars. Makes sense, seeing as Grandma Betty was from Sidney British Columbia, on Vancouver Island... (i think Betty likely invented Island Bars, lovingly referred to as Tikki-Tuff).
I was so blessed to present her great grandson era to her this last year.
Timing is everything.
She will be missed.
"See you later Alligator...
in a while Crocodile..."
