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.
Collin so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family.
Rip Ma.. I used to be happy and sad at last seeing ur Ma as I have lost my both grandma and my mother too 🙁
Hope you’ll be ok soon..
I’m so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers.
So sorry Collin. Loved your videos with Ma! What a sweet, spunky woman!
So sorry for your loss. It was a pleasure to see her smiling face in your pictures and videos. May her soul rest in peace.
So sorry for your loss.
I’m so sorry Collin! 😢
I swear this breaks my heart! I dont know you but I have been reading your blog for 3 plus years and I know how much MA meant to you! I enjoyed watching her as well. I am sorry from the bottom of my heart. Also, Happy Birthday, you are the best! Lots of love and prayers. <3 <3
Condolences to you and your family. Loss of a loved is always hard but we can always have their memories live on through our own lives. Keep your chin up and smile for Ma. Sending you lots of love and prayers <3
Collin, I was so sorry to hear about the loss of your grandmother. I know you were close to her because she was with you in all the cute things you did! She always looked like she was having so much fun!! I know you loved her with all your heart and it will be hard to get over the pain of losing and missing her! Just know that your many, many friends will be praying for you and your family. 🙏🙏
Condolences rip Ma
Sorry for your loss
Ma was special to you as my own grandma is, and I am sending my love and deepest sympathy today as you remember all the good things you’ve shared with your “Ma” .. I have so much respect for you Collin when you brought her to your blog and made her part of it. We will always remember her smile and her tone of voice in the video blogs that you’ve shared with us! She will be missed but will always remain in our hearts and her spirit will always be remembered! Today I had a glass of wine to celebrate your birthday and to celebrate her life. Hugs.. And may the love from your family, friends, followers and people that surround you comfort you at this time and may you remain strong. Xoxo
Collin, so sorry for your and the world’s loss of this special soul. I share in your grief, as my mother passed two years ago this Saturday and my life will never be the same. Thank you for sharing Ma with us. I especially love the picture showing the TSA Agent smiling. So cute.
Collin thank you for sharing your Ma with us. The ache will eventually lesson and the smiles she gave you will replace the tears. 90 is a good run of life. Wonderful even with the pain and tears you can say what a beautiful life. Take care during this time of loss.
So sorry for your loss. May your faith and love of those who surround you comfort you during this difficult time.
so sorry for your loss
Awe Colin. I am so sad that Ma passed away. I feel like I knew her from your posts. Thanks for sharing her with us.
I am so sorry for the loss of your Ma. She was special, and so young at heart.
I’m so sorry for your loss, Collin. She was a vibrant woman and you have so much of her light and spark in you!
I am sorry for your loss. May you and your family find peace and strength in the Lord in this difficult time. Your Ma is precious and I know she is very happy to be in heaven now. We may not know each other, but if you need anything, please feel free to let me know if I can be if any help.
So sorry for your loss. She brightened everyone’s day!
My heart was broken years ago when my Mamaw passed. I am, who I am because of her raising me. Your memories will live with you forever. It’s little things that will make u remember the best of Ma. Hugs my friend. WV friend!!
What a neat person she was! She will be missed by all of us who watched her in your videos. I had 4 Grandmas and 3 Grandpas, all passed on now, and I know how hard it is to lose them!
You are so blessed that you had such a close relationship with her, and I think its lovely of you to picture your Grandparents together again, looking down on you and your family from Heaven!
My condolences, and Happy Birthday!
Celebrate Life!
What a fun, special lady to have in your life! Not many grandmothers would dress up like a Christmas elf for a photo op with their grown grandkids. Thank you for sharing her with us, I hope that the pain eases soon and leaves you with only smiles when you think of her. 💙
🙁 🙁 🙁 praying for you and your family!
Sorry for your loss, enjoy all those wonderful memories and photos.
Your grandma was a jewel! She was blessed to have you as her grand daughter. Thank you for sharing her with us as often as you did. Prayers for comfort for you and your family at this time!
I am so glad to have been able to be a part of you and ma’s life watching the videos this last few months. She was such a blessing to me, made me laugh and gave me such a positive influence on my life. Thank you for bringing her to our lives through the videos. I hope you and your family have peace in this time.
R. I. P. Ma. Colin may you enjoy life like she did. Prayers are coming your way.
God bless you and keep strong. I’ve been there and I still cry. You’ll always have her in your heart.
Sorry for your loss, prayers for you and your family 🙂
What an inspiration Ma was to us all!!! Thank you for sharing her with us. May you and your family find comfort in all the precious memories and times that you shared with Ma.
My deepest condolences. You and your family are in my prayers.
She was such a fun and kind lady. Loved y’all’s videos. My heart is broken for your loss but as you said she up in Heaven with your grandfather looking down on you now.
What an amazimg and beautiful soul. You clearly brought each other so much happiness! So sorry for your loss Collin.
I am truly sorry…thank you for all that you and your amazing team do..most of all, thank you for sharing “Ma” with us..she was a joy to watch..God bless you and your family.
Very sorry for you loss Collin.
Collin I am so sorry to hear of Ma’s passing. What a wonderful tribute to a beautiful woman.
You and your entire family are in my prayers. I have always enjoyed the post with Ma in them and enjoyed seeing the love you felt for one another and how much fun you had together. Such a special relationship! Thank you for sharing your amazing Grandmother with all of us. Ma you will be deeply missed.
I am sorry for your great loss. You have been blessed to have Ma in your life!
Breaks my heart for you Collin, so difficult to have to say goodbye to those strong, influential women in our lives. Thank you for sharing her with us! ((HUGS))
That was written beautifully, Collin. She was such a special lady & I’m truly sorry for your loss. I hope you’re able to enjoy your birthday!
Thoughts and love for your family right now. Hope you remember all the good times and celebrate her life with all the people who cared about her.
I’m so sorry for your loss. May it comfort you to know that she touched the lives of so many people. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
I am so sorry for your loss. Your entry here brought tears to my eyes as i remembered my own grandmas and their influences on our lives. My sisters and i were fortunate to have them and though our memories of them strengthen us, we have to look forward and be the kind of people they were to us for the future generations.
So sorry for your loss. Praying that God will wrap you up in His arms and hold you close. Please know that we are mourning with you. Thanks for sharing your grandma with us. She always made me smile!!!
So sorry for your loss.
May God give you the strength you need during this sad day in your life. My condolences to you and the family
Colin, my deepest sympathies to you and your family on the loss of Ma. She was always such a bright light in your videos and will truly be missed.