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.
Tears down my face as well! Everything you were going through and we didn’t even know. Thanks for sharing. We love You and loved her! Not a day will go by without you thinking of her! Blessed indeed. On a blessed day to you happy birthday Collin! You deserve every ounce of joy that comes to your way!
So sorry for your loss. Your post made me cry it was so sweet, thanks for sharing your special memories. Happy birthday.
Thoughts and prayers for you and your family. She was such a cute woman and I loved watching your videos with her. Precious memories!
Collin, I am so very sorry for your loss. I really enjoyed and looked forward to your posts with your Ma. She was truly a special lady.
I’m so very sorry for your loss, my prayers are with you and your family. Xo
oh my goodness, refreshing my screen was thinking i was going to find another amazing deal, to see this first! i am in awwww, im so sorry this happened especially on your birthday! i will pray for you and your family! But i must say all your memories with her you will never lose and will never be forgotten, <3
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. She led a beautiful life and family is the greatest gift of all.
Sorry for your loss, she seemed to be an incredible person, may she rest in peace.
Tears to my eyes as she has became part of our lives. Sorry to you and your family… Prayers to all! I knew those pictures some day would be worth a thousand words.
Heartbroken for you. I’m so sorry for your loss. This post is beautiful. I’m sure she’s extremely proud of the wonderful woman you are. Thank you for sharing this with us. We appreciate you!
Collin, I am so sorry for your loss. Ma seemed like an all around awesome and amazing woman. I look forward to your shopping deal videos, but the ones with her were extra special! HUGS!
I’m so sorry for your loss, Collin. Praying for you and your family!
Im so sorry for your loss. Thank you for having her on the hip2save videos. She was so inspiring and uplifting to see! Thoughts and prayers for you and your family!
What a beautiful tribute. Sorry for your loss
My sincere condolences. What a fun, beautiful lady she was. We all so enjoyed seeing you both have so much fun in your Hip2save pictures and videos.
Te acompaño en tu dolor Collin, ten la seguridad que donde sea que Ma este, esta feliz porque dejo una familia unida y se llevo consigo los mejores recuerdos. La partida de un ser querido duele muchísimo, pero la gracia de Dios es tan grande que nos otorga la resignación que necesitamos para llenar ese vacio. Un abrazo a la distancia. JeN
Oh Collin, my heart breaks for you and your family. I’m so so sorry.
So Sorry for your loss.. I loved watching her and of course you on your videos.. You are very lucky to have such a wonderful person in your life. God Bless you and your family.
I am so sorry for you lost
Thinking of you & your family Colin. Ma surely will be missed.
I’m so sorry for your loss
A Beautiful Life is so true! She brought so much joy, laughs and smiles to us H2S. I cannot begin to imagine the loss you and your family are experiencing. Please feel the prayers and hugs we are sending your way.
Beautifully written. Keeping your family in my thoughts and prayers.
I am so sorry for your loss. I enjoyed every video so much and I really enjoyed watching the fun interaction between the two of you. I’ve read so many comments and I am in awe of how many fans she has. I’m sure going to miss her.
What an amazing Granma! She will be missed by the Hip2save family too. Happy Birthday to you (my husbands b-day is today too).
I’m tearing up as I read this. I will miss seeing her on Hip2Save. My prayers are with you and your family.
I’m so sorry to hear. I enjoyed all the posts featuring such a great lady. Yes she had a beautiful life. I’ll miss her…
You were blessed with her and she was blessed with you. Thank you for sharing so much of your life with Hip 2 Save. Although I may not use your site to its fullest, I have really appreciated the life lessons/experiences that you have shared. My sympathies to you and your loved ones.
I am sorry for your loss. You have our condolences and you and your family will be in our prayers. 🙏😿
Happy Birthday!! So sorry for ur loss! I will miss ma, she brought so much joy to ur video’s and loved seeing ur interactions and shenanigans! lol…
You got me crying also Collin. I know what Ma meant to you and I know you meant the same to her. She was a blast in all of your videos. My heart felt condolences to you and your family. I know she will be looking down on you helping you get the best deals and making sure your grabbing that last box off the shelf!
So sorry for you and your family’s loss. Ma was always a bright star watching her on your videos. Always remember the best memories and know that with you and your family around, she lived the best life. Take care, Ma <3
Sorry for your loss. You were lucky to have her with you for so long a time. I really enjoyed her in your videos. My prayers are with you.
I’m sorry Collin, I always loved seeing her in your pictures and videos. She will be missed by all of us.
So sorry to here about Ma’s passing. What a wonderful gift &I treat you had to have your grandmother into adulthood. I lost my grandmother & grandfather 15 years ago. Grandparents are a special part of anyone’s life it’s a tremendous treasure that you got to have her for such a long time. A beautiful life indeed 🙂
Beautiful memories shared about a woman that sounds amazing. My thoughts are with you.
Sorry for your loss, may she rest in peace. I like seeing her pictures and videos. God want some to make him smile so she is there with God to teach him SMILE. Be happy Collin.
Our prayers our with you and your family, there are never words that can be said to comfort you at this time but try to be happy you had an angel so close.
Gone but never forgotten
So very sorry for your loss. At 93, a long well lived life for someone who brought joy in so many lives. RIP Ma.
Oh Collin! I am crying for you right now. I have followed your blog since the beginning and I remember when you first started including your Ma in posts and since then have always been some of my favorites – she has such a light to her! That smile is contagious! Looking at these pictures now, I can see the deepest love in your eyes when you’re looking at her. I know she has been a big, wonderful part of your life and I am so very sorry for your loss. Know she is looking upon you now and smiling that beautiful smile knowing she gave you so many memories to remember her by. I will be keeping you and your family in my thoughts. Xoxo
So sorry Collin for your loss. She was a joy to watch in your videos.
So sorry for your loss Collin! She lived a wonderful life, may she rip.
May God comfort your heart.
I am so sorry for your loss. Stay strong!
Condolences. Truly enjoyed getting to know your grandmother thru Hip2Save. Always thought, “Now there’s quite a gal!!”
That was beautifully written Colin. I hope you take some of these comments as comfort during this difficult time.
What a beautiful tribute. We loved her from your posts, and she was an amazing woman who made us all laugh, which is so needed in all of our lives. I’m so sorry for your loss, but also so happy you had such a wonderful star in your lives. Sending prayers and good vibes your way. xo
Ma was truly loved, not only by your family but your Hip2Save family as well! She will be sorely missed Collin! Thank you for sharing her with us.
Sorry for you loss! Praying for you and your family!
In the time it took me to read this, there were 43 NEW posts to this blog… that just goes to show how much of an impact she had on the H2S community. We’ll miss her but so happy she’s free of her physical body. Take care, Colin.