Grandmom Riding

I remember Grandmom Riding so well. she was so pretty even at an older age. She would give us 2 dollar bills for our birthdays, which I am doing with my grandchildren. Great idea and the kids love it.
She was a wonderful cook. I loved going to her house and watch her color TV. She insisted on being called Grandmom not Gramma. don't know why?
She loved to show us of all her travels. Her and Grandad traveled alot after they retired. Europe, Hawaii, Samoa, Rome and she would bring back lots of pictures.
In her later years, she lived in that assisted living building that used to be the hospital. She was so funny. She loved chocolate and Uncle Kennard wouldn't let her have very much. well, that irked me, because I think when you get over 90 yrs old, you should have all the chocolate you want! So I mailed her a big box of chocolates. So there!
Any time you would go visit she would touch her toes for you and tell you she doesn't need glasses. She also said that Joseph Smith appeared to her and told her that she didn't need to pay tithing any more! so cute.
You could tell, she was losing it, but she was still healthy. she told me of the day Grandad died. He had been mowing the lawn and doing alot of outside work. He came in and showed her how to clean the fireplace etc. which she couldn't understand as it was summer time.
Anyway, they sat down to watch football (which she absolutely loved!)
and his head hit her shoulder and he was gone. He'd told her earlier that he didn't think he had too much time left. What a blessing, I hope I go that way. I loved her candy at Christmas. She would put a big box together for us and she was some cook! She was a very beautiful, kind woman. That''s how I remember her.
One of the last times I saw her was at the Delta Cemetery on Memorial day. she was showing anyone who would listen to her that she could touch her toes. She also would go up to random people and ask them "do you know me?" I"m Ardella Riding ,and off she would go with all her stories.
She was such a cute old lady. Lots of pizazz!
Anyone else with some memories of this wonderful woman???

Love you all Aunt Myrna

ps-Amera, just wanted to thank you for the suggestion as to find out who wrote what blog. Also good luck on the new baby. I think Kris said it's a girl! When is she due???