My Amazing Grandma

Meet my Grandma…Hazel Dicke.

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dreamed about taking pictures of Grandma for a long time, but when we all get together…well, it’s rather hectic.  We have a very big family, and Grandma is most often in the centre of it all holding a baby, recounting fond memories of times past, or handing out her knitted treasures.

Let me tell you a little bit about my Grandma.  She is kind…so very kind.  She is an unbelievably strong woman of great faith.  She lives her life for God and for others.  She has overcome obstacles during her 93 years with great dignity, pride, and with an immeasurable amount of strength.  She has done so with a smile on her face, love in her heart, and a spirit of joy and resilience.  She’s amazing.

During the 100 year celebration of the farm, it was my mission to steal Grandma away for a little photo shoot.  It almost didn’t happen as the program ran well into the evening. But just as the sun was setting over our family field of green, we had a few minutes together for photos.  I’m so very thankful for that.

My cousin Kevin picked out the chair that he thought most screamed “Grandma”.  Good choice Kev, it’s a very “Grandma” chair.

After our little photo shoot, Grandma was in a hurry to get back to the family to give out her hand knitted wash clothes.  I’ve never seen her more proud than she was at the reunion.  She’s a very special woman to so many of us.

Grandma with her twin brothers

Grandma and her kids. Missing from the photograph is my Aunt Marion who is in Africa and my Aunt Lorraine who passed away.  Missing you both so much.

The row of trees in the background is the old homestead that is now 100 years old.  When my Grandmother first moved there, there were no trees. It was a bare field.  She planted everyone of those trees.  It’s a homestead full of trees but most importantly great history and memories.

This final picture is the epitome of my Grandmother: Holding her Great Grandson Logan.

I love you Grandma!  Thank you for passing down such an amazing legacy and for always being such an powerful example to all of us.