THE CONSTANT GARDENER...........

[bulldog21]

My grandmother, In'ae (Anna) Choe Loomis, passed away on November 5. It has been a very tough week for Natalie and I as we were very close to her and I being one of her 9 grandchildren was very close to. It has been a week of tears, sadness, joy, laughter, stories, and reverance as we celebrated her life.

I will miss her very much and I will miss her cooking the most. She would cook me pounds and pounds of rice while I was dieting for my shows and I give her all the credit for my massive offseason muscle gains with all the food she made me eat.

I had told Jethro the bad news and told him a little about my grandmother and he said that he would like to be introduced to her. I thought it was best that anybody that wanted to get to know her could by reading this paragraph about her:

Anna was born of Korean ancestry in Osaka, Japan. In 1947, coming to this country proved both challengin and rewarding. She realized that hard work, loyalty, and dedication made it all the worthwhile. The focus of her love- family, friends, and faith was shown through her generocity, kindness, and mostly making sure that we were always fed. She was a constant gardener, she said it was like life--- growing things have a beginning, then they blossom, then they fade away, but best of all they are renewed again. She had a gift for knitting, crocheting, quilting, and sewing. She adored all her family's dogs and sat for hours watching birds at the feeder. Ann raised a very large family with little means and they were her great love. She always had her faith and finally had time to express it in her later years. Her joy was going to church on sunday to express her thankfullness for all the blessign she had recieved during her long life. She was ALWAYS happy, let us be happy for her.......We will miss her......

 

[Nikopapp]

My deepest condolensces to you and your family Franco, Grandma Anna sounds like she was full of life and enjoyed everything it offers to the fullest.

 

[healthfreak79]

Sorry for your loss bulldog.

 

[BOOMSHAKER]

BD, I am deeply sadened for you and your family my friend. Sounds like you had a great grandmother there. I remember my grand mothers. Some of the best cooks ever. I will keep you and Natalie in prayer.

 

[JETHRO TULL]

SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS, FRANCO.

LIKE I MENTIONED THE OTHER DAY. SOMEDAY YOU CAN INTRODUCE ME TO THIS WONDERFUL WOMAN. I PRAYED FOR YOU AND YOURS BUDDY. I'LL BET SHE IS PROUD OF YOU.

 

[oldfella]

I am very sorry for your loss my friend. I will keep her and you guys in my prayers! God Bless!

 

[OuchThatHurts]

Fr-

you have a PM

 

[lynx]

So very sorry for your loss Franco.

 

[Sassy]

My condolences to you and your family. I know the holidays are going to be tough... keep her memories close to your heart. You and your family are in my prayers.

 

[waregle54]

Franco, sorry to hear about your loss. The one thing I'll always remember about my grandmothers is the home cooking. Your family is in my prayers.

 

[Tyrone]

My condolences Franco. Sorry to hear brother.

 

[bulldog21]

Thank you all so much for you kind words.....She meant so much to Natalie and I and my family as well.... I miss her very much....

 

[Kaiser]

Damn, BD, I'm really sorry to hear that. The tough part comes witht he holidays, but once you are through one set of holidays it does get easier. Send our love to foour family Nat as well.