A Special Visit And A Very Special Request

Their wall is beautiful

Your Great Grandpa Chambers

Me and your Great Grandpa

Great Grandma Chevalier

 

She was so beautiful inside and out

       Today turned out to be a very special day for me.  I was driving your Grandma back to her house in Seabeck and we drove past where your Great Grandpa and Great Grandma's ashes are placed in a wall and I decided on the way back I was going to stop.  Driving up to the cemetery brought on a lot of emotions and I started feeling incredibly sad that you would never get to experience the amazing amount of love that both of these amazing people had to give.
        Your Great Grandpa Chambers (my mom's dad) was a gentle, very intelligent, talented, loving man who called me "His Battle Ground Girl Friend" and I loved that more than anything.  He loved to carve wood, was in the Air Force, and designed the house that your Grandma and Grandpa Chevalier live in. We unfortunately lost him in 1994 after a battle with lung cancer but I know he would have loved to have called you his "Tacoma Girlfriend" and make you feel as special as he always made me feel.
         Your beautiful Great Grandma Chevalier (my dad's mom) was a loving, smart, witty, selfless, amazing cook who opened her heart and home to all.  She was the most incredible woman I've ever known and loved and anyone that ever knew her loved her with all their heart and she loved them even more.  She was an incredible cook who was always trying to make you whatever your heart desired....for me that was usually her famous cream of wheat (yes... yes famously delicious cream of wheat).  I have so many amazing memories and warm feelings about her that are so fresh in my mind that it's incredibly hard to believe she's been gone 5 years.  Whenever I think of her not being here to meet you it instantly brings tears to my eyes because you are missing out on such a dear soul.  We sadly lost Grams to lung cancer as well and it doesn't get any easier as time goes by...I still miss her daily.
         I had not gone to see either of them since they passed, I think for a few reasons but today just seemed to be the "right" day...plus I had a favor to ask the both of them.  One very big coincidence is that their spot in the wall is directly above and below each other...it wasn't planned just happened to be the open spot. It's comforting to know that my mom's dad will always sort of watch over my dad's mom in a way.  I pulled up to the cemetery and it was beautiful outside...the sun was shining and my heart felt full.  I looked around for a bit and started thinking about what I was going to ask them when I got to their spot.  Finally I spotted it and instant tears rolled down my cheeks behind my sunglasses.  I ran my fingers along each of their names and thought about all the wonderful memories I have of each of my amazing grandparents.  Then came the question....I just held both hands to each of their names and talked to them. I introduced them both to you as their Great Granddaughter Hannah and filled them in on your stubbornness already (Little Miss 4 days late).  I then took a moment to tell them how sad I was that they would never meet you and that you would never get to experience their love...but hoped they could help me with something instead.  I asked them to watch over you and take care of you in my belly until you decide to make your appearance.  I asked them to keep you safe through labor and the days and weeks that come ahead.  I asked them that as you grow up and your dad and I learn and struggle through the ups and downs of parenting that they keep a close eye on you and help guide you and keep you on the right path...whatever that may be.  As I sat there and asked them these things I had tears flowing but I felt calm and assured.  I know that while they may not be here to physically meet you, they would do anything they could to love and watch over you and that gives me such a sense of calmness and relief.  I then also asked if they could kindly suggest you come out soon ;) After I took some photos I said my goodbyes. I left feeling incredibly sad about missing them both so much but also extremely grateful that they are up there watching down on you and keeping you safe.  I can't wait to share lots of stories of them with you sweet Hannah and just wanted you to know that they will be watching over you and loving you from Heaven.  xxoo