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.
Prayers to you and your family. Thank you for sharing her with us! What an amazing spirit!
What a beautiful and wonderful life! May she spend her days and nights dancing in Heaven!
So sorry for your loss Collin. I always loved seeing her smiling face in your posts. Thinking of you and your family during this difficult time.
So sorry for your loss. Prayers to you and your family. Such a precious lady!
I am sorry for your loss. She’s lived a beautiful life surrounded by people who cherished her….we saw that through your videos. We are never ready to let go of our loved ones, whether they are 1 or a 100. It’s never enough time. May God give you all the strength to get through this difficult time.
Loved Ma when she was in your videos, she really made me laugh and we all saw how much fun she was to be around. She will be missed. You were blessed to have her for as long as you did. My prayers are with you and your family.
Colin so sorry for your loss!! My thoughts and prayer are with you and your family!!! Also Happy Birthday try to enjoy the day…..
aww Collin. I am very sorry for your loss. I will miss seeing Ma and I am sure she’ll live in you with all the many wonderful blessings she gifted you. Big hugs going your way.
So sorry for your loss, Collin. Your grandmother was so full of life and I always looked forward to when you were on hip2save together. Love and prayers to you and your family.
Also sending birthday wishes to you, beautiful lady.
Sorry for your loss. I always loved the stories with her and seeing her help you. You were lucky to be so close and have so many great memories. I hope you enjoy your Birthday with your loved ones and continue to keep your grandma’s legacy alive by passing it down thru your own children. Lots of love!
Happy birthday Collin. And thank you for sharing a bit of Ma with us. Such a joy.
I am so sorry for your lost. She always looked so beautiful on the pictures you would post of her. We will keep you and your love ones in our prayers.
Ma was awesome …loved seeing her in all your pics…rip to her and prayers and thoughts to you and your family Collin 🙏🏻❤️
Collin, I am so sorry for the loss of your beautiful Grandma. She always made me smile. God bless your family!
I am so sorry for your loss Collin. Big hugs I am sending your way! I am so happy to know that you had such amazing times with such an amazing person. You were indeed blessed! May you find comfort in the coming days and months. 🙂
Prayers for your family. Ma seemed like a hoot and always reminded me of my own grandmother. I know all of your special memories of her will bring you comfort during this hard time.
Thank you for sharing Ma with us through the years! I’m so sorry for your loss, but as the tears flow down my face I am also so happy that she got to enjoy such a long and wonderful life!!! She sure has some stories to tell your Grandpa!
God Bless, Collin.
My deepest condolences Collin. You now have an(other) angel looking over you.
Collin and Family, I am so sorry for your loss.
I’m going to miss seeing her smile too. I’m so sorry for your loss. Praying for you and your family.
god bless and keep her, and god bless you, colin, and all of ma’s loved ones. i hope your birthday is filled with happy memories of your beloved grandmother.
So sorry for your loss. Ma was so special, and we all thank you for sharing her with us. Happy Birthday.
So sorry for your loss. I absolutely loved Ma. She always put a smile on my face. Collin – you’ve done so much for me over the past few years. What can I do for you and Ma at this time?
Collin ,I’m so sorry for your loss.May your grandma rest in peace.
She will live in your heart and memory forever
So sorry for your loss, Collin. xoxo
My condolences to you and your family.
Collin and Bryan, I’m so sorry for your loss!! Your family will be in our prayers during this difficult time! I’ve been a loyal hip2save follower for seven years and I always loved seeing pics and videos with Ma 🙂 she was so fun!! I will miss her! Cherish the memories!! So glad you had her for so many years!!
Ma sure seems like she was one amazing gal! I hope you continue to laugh through your tears, and watch her light shine from the stars.
My 3 year old still quotes Ma “I want cinnamon!”
She had us laughing in every video. So very sorry for your loss, but what a beautiful life. Thank you for letting us all get to know Ma just a bit.
Very sorry for your loss. She was truthfully a blessing!
My condolences to you Collin and the family.
Im so sorry for your lost.
sorry typo,… loss
Sorry Collin for your loss. So glad that you did get to spend as much time with her as you did. 🙂 & Happy Birthday!
My heart hurts for you….prayers for you tonight
I’m so sorry for your loss. She is indeed in a better place by your grandpa. It’s never an easy no matter but she is still in your heart and thoughts. Btw, Happy Birthday Colin.
Sorry for your loss Collin. Just loved seeing that lady every time she was a guest in your videos!
Ma will be missed! Sorry for your loss. Inspired by her full life
So sorry for your loss, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
I’m so sorry, Collin. Thank you so much for sharing her with your hipster family. She was always a joy to see in your videos. Her presence will definitely be missed, but her spirit will surely live on in your family. I wish you a beautiful birthday today, and send thoughts and prayers to you and your family.
bless you and your family.
So sorry for your loss. She will be missed.
Sorry for your family’s loss. Beautiful tribute to your grandmother!
I’m so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Thank you, Collin, for always being so transparent and allowing us to be a part of your life’s story. I understand the joy and sadness you fill. Ma will always be with you in spirit. I will be praying for comfort for you and your family.
So sorry for you loss, she was one of a kind!
So sorry for your loss
Sorry for your loss. Praying for you and your family.
My condolences to you and your family at this sad time.
I’m so sorry for your loss. I miss both of my grandmothers everyday.
I am so sorry for your loss. I always enjoyed seeing her in your posts and shopping videos. Your family is in my prayers.