josephine albertine demeria.

Well, I am finally at a place now where I feel like I can talk about my Grandma without completely breaking down!  She left too soon - that I know for sure.  But, she definitely left her mark and I will never EVER forget her and neither will her children or grandchildren.  My Grandpa has been strong and I am so very proud of him.  I can't imagine losing Chris, so I can't imagine the pain and anguish he is feeling.  He has always been and will remain one of my heroes!

I am sure that Grandma is very proud of her family and thought we all looked wonderful on Thursday and Friday.  It was a hard couple of days, but it is always nice to be with the Demerias.  We are all very close and I am so thankful for that.  The eulogy my Uncle Danny gave was amazing and truly did my Grandma justice.  I love my family and I love my Grandma.  We are truly blessed.  On Grandma's prayer card we decided to use verses from a poem that was just so perfect.  She would always say "I drink from my saucer because my cup has overflowed" because she was so thankful and proud of her family.  So, I think it's fitting for me to leave you with the whole poem.  :)

I've never made a fortune, and it's probably too late now

But I don't worry about that much, I'm happy anyhow

And as I go along life's way

I'm reaping better than I sowed

I'm drinking from my saucer

'Cause my cup has overflowed

Haven't got a lot of riches

and sometimes the going's tough

But I've got loved ones all around me

and that makes me rich enough

I thank God for his blessings,

and the mercies He's bestowed

I'm drinking from my saucer

'Cause my cup has overflowed

I remember times when things went wrong

My faith wore somewhat thin

But all at once the dark clouds broke

and the sun peeped through again

So Lord, help me not to gripe

about the tough rows I have hoed

I'm drinking from my saucer

'Cause my cup has overflowed

If God gives me strength and courage

When the way grows steep and rough

I'll not ask for other blessings

I'm already blessed enough

And may I never be too busy

to help others bear their loads

Then I'll keep drinking from my saucer

'Cause my cup has overflowed...

<3 Josephine Albertine Demeria <3