A Beautiful Life…
On August 18th, the world lost a little bit of sunshine when my grandmother known as “Ma” passed away in her home surrounded by people she loved. She was 93 years old and lived a beautiful life. One of her greatest joys in life was her family – she raised six children and always said that her most important and cherished role was being a mother.
As I type this, tears are flowing down my cheeks. I miss her so much already. She was a very special person in my life and played such a huge role in who I am today.
She taught me to live life to the fullest, to laugh often, to dance whenever and wherever possible and to never take any days for granted. I also learned so much from her about being comfortable and confident in my own skin… and letting my authentic self shine.
Anyone who can get a TSA Agent to smile, while getting mad at him for trying to confiscate her full bottle of water that she tried to take through security, has to be pretty special… 🙂
I know many of you have felt a connection to Ma from her presence here on Hip2Save. She absolutely loved being a part of Hip2Save and raved about the Hip2Save community – so thank you for bringing her so much joy throughout the years with your kind and uplifting comments, emails and messages.
Although I am feeling so much loss today, I can’t also help but smile a bit as I picture my grandmother and grandfather together again… smiling down on myself and my family.
I am writing this post on August 20th, my birthday. Today, I not only celebrate my own birth, but I celebrate the amazing life my grandmother led. I celebrate how blessed I am to have gotten to spend so much of my 34 years here on earth with such an amazing person. I celebrate all of the laughs, all of the love, and all of the incredible memories that I’ve had because of having Ma in my life.
Today, I celebrate life and I know she’s right there celebrating it with me.
I love you, Ma. I know you’ll always be by my side.
So very sorry for your loss. ❤️She sure seemed like a wonderful lady!
so sorry for you loss. glad that you got to enjoy so many wonderful moments with her!
My condolences to you Collin. Will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers as you go through this difficult time. Your postings with Ma always brought such a smile to my face.
Happy birthday, Collin, today is my birthday too
Happy Birthday, Cindy! I hope your grandma is ok 😕
So sorry for your loss Collin
I am so very sorry for your loss, Collin. My deepest sympathies go out to you and your family during this difficult time…xo
So sorry for your lost collin
I am so sorry, Collin. I’ve been following your blog for almost 2 years now. I cried while reading your post. Your ma’s pictures are always so bright and they always brought a smile to my face. My sincerest condolences. Hugs.
So so sorry for your loss. I just shed a few tears too….but “Cheers” to a wonderful life! She will be missed by all of us at hip2save.
Sometimes we, as a younger generation, avoid the elderly. Your love and friendship with your Ma inspires me!
I’m so sorry for your loss, Collin. Ma seemed like such an amazing woman, and she must have been to have had such an impact on so many of your readers! Grandmothers are so special. I have had mine for a wonderful 93 years as well and cherish each day, week, month and year that she stays with us here on this earth. My prayers are and will be with you and your family.
So very sorry for your loss. Ma is a brilliant angel watching over you now.
Sorry for your loss Collin. My condolences to you and your family.
Sorry for your loss.
Sorry to hear about your loss
So sorry to hear about your loss! She was an amazing woman!
OMG, I m sorry for ur loss but I dont know is it just me or other feel same way, that she waa there, just right there in the last video. Well, I tried to search back on ur blog, and the last video I found with “Ma” was this one, u made me watch this wonderful lady again.
Here is the link to the video
https://hip2save.com/2015/03/17/new-video-deal-shopping-at-target-315-321/
May she RIP
Thanks for finding that I was wanting to watch it! Wow all these comments! It’s so wonderful that u can open up and share this with everyone hope the pain eases from ur loss soon I know I couldn’t blame u if u took a short break from posting lots of love to you and your family!!
i am so sorry for your loss. The news brought tears to my eyes. Thank you for all you and your team do and I hope you have a happy Birthday.
So sorry to hear about your ma. She was such a sweet lady and your amazing bond was very apparent in many of your videos.
So sorry for your loss 🙁
My condolences to you and your family. She was an amazing lady.
I am so sorry for your loss 🙁
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your beautiful grandmother. May you feel peace and comfort during this time. Hugs!
Absolutely beautiful. Thank you for sharing her story. May God Bless you and keep you. Thank you for this and may you have a Happy Birthday!
Rest in Peace Ma🙏
All of us Hip2Savers will miss her, too! I loved her enthusiasm and joy for life…you could tell she adored Collin….and enjoyed being the “star” of the videos!
Oh Collin, I’m so sorry for your loss. Thank you so much for sharing Ma with us. She really brought a smile to my face when she would show up in one of your videos. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
May her Soul Rest in peace. Sorry for the big loss in your life….
So sorry for your loss. Hopefully we can all live a long and happy life like she did. She’ll always be a party of Hip2Save. Seems like she’d want you to celebrate your birthday, so do some dancing in her honor! I’m sure that would make her smile.
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awwww… i’m so sorry… we all felt like she’s our “ma” too.
I am so sorry to hear of your grandmothers passing, I wish you and your entire family peace right now.
I’m so sorry for your loss. We will be praying for you and your family during this hard time.
I am so very sorry for the loss of your ‘ma.’ Thank you for sharing her light and her smile with us. We will surely miss her. She’s made me smile more than a few times. Have a blessed birthday Collin and I know you are right – she is smiling down on you and your family. I am sending special thoughts and prayers your way. God bless you and your family, today and always.
im so sorry to hear your lost. 御冥福をお祈り申し上げます。
So incredibly sorry, Colin. I lost my grandmother a month ago…the world feels just a little bit emptier.
So sorry for your loss! I loved when she was in your videos. My prayers to you and your family!
Oh Collin I am so sorry 🙁
Praying for you and your family. Heaven gained a beautiful angel and she will always watch over you now! Peace be with you!
Echoing what everyone else has said, very sorry to hear the terrible news. But, her spirit and attitude lives on in you! Whenever I see anyone bang into something in Target with their electric shopping cart, I’ll think of her! Best wishes to you and your family, and hope their love and support give you comfort and strength.
I’m so sorry for you loss! You are in my prayers. Thank you for sharing Ma with us all! She was an absuloute joy to watch on your videos!
Such sweet words….your an amazing granddaughter to Ma, she will have a big smile just hearing your sweet words! Never let her spirit disappear!
Celebrate her life! She looks like she enjoyed her time here!
I’m so sorry for your loss! What a blessing to have had such a wonderful, loving, charismatic person in your life. 💝
She seemed like a angel. May she rip
Sorry for your loss! We will miss her smile!
Colin, I am so very sorry for your loss. I loved seeing Ma in all your promos and she will greatly missed by all. You are truly blessed to have gotten to have her here on earth for as long as she was. Remember she is in Heaven looking down on you and I am sure she is extremely proud of you and your family. God Bless you all and prayers for you and your family.
I am so very sorry for you and your family’s loss Collin! I know how precious the bond is between a grand daughter and her grandmother, I lost my grandmother over the summer..I know all the hip and loving grandmothers are in heaven <3 Sending many hugs and prayers your way!
So Sorry for your loss Collin.I loved watching Ma on your videos.Many Birthday Blessings to you and may Ma rest in peace.I pray god will comfort you during this time.
I am so sorry for your family’s loss. She was a special woman who brought joy to others, and that is a life well lived! The sky will have a brighter star as she watches over you all. You are in my thoughts and prayers, and I hope you can feel this virtual hug from the H2S community. ❤️💙💜💚💛