You may recall reading this post back in February about the passing of my great-grandmother Marie Caraher. The end of July, most of her family (a large one at that, eleven children, 27 grandchildren, 37 great grandchildren and 18 great, great grandchildren!) was able to gather together for her memorial service and to celebrate the great life she lived. Her children and their families are literally scattered all over the country, coming from as far as the Domenican Republic, Canada, Oregon, the east coast, many more locations as well as right here in Iowa. It was a wonderful celebration and great to chat with family we rarely have the opportunity to see (just wish it was under better circumstances!).
Her son Denny is a wonderfully talented musician who has written many songs telling tales from his childhood and about the family. I highly encourage you to check out his website! I'd like to share this beautiful song he sang for us in honor of his mother, my great-grandmother. His website gives some backstory to points of the song. One addition I'd like to make - one of the two "raising hell in heaven", Rosie, is my grandmother who also passed away recently, in October of last year. I know she, along with Grandma Caraher, are enjoying this song together with Jimmy and Grandpa Caraher.
Grandma, I look forward to one day helping you in that garden without weeds. We love and miss you!
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