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Sarah Halstead

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September 20, 2010 By Sarah Halstead

Show & Tell: Cokie

Filed Under: Family

Today is my Grandma’s 82nd Birthday. Her name is Colleen {Cokie} Dixon. DSC_1983 She has been through a lot in her 82 years. Lost her husband to a heart attack when he was 49 years old. Lost her 1st born daughter Denise at 3 years old from leukemia. Has a son Joey who is now married. Then Johnny who was in a car accident when he was 18 years old, right before he graduated high school. He had severe head trauma and has been in a nursing home ever since. She used to walk from her house to the nursing home every day, probably about 2 miles each way. Now she is unable to walk that far. She goes any time someone will give her a ride. After Johnny she had my Mom, who of course is married to my Dad and had my sister, Beth, and me. Robert, her last son, was in a horrible accident. He was hit while walking down the side of the road. He passed away at the young age of 39. Then she had Joanne her last daughter, who is now married with two kids, Denise {named after Joanne’s sister} and Wes. Most of the time when I see her {which isn’t often enough}, I forget everything that has happened to her. After everything she has been through she is still here. She is still amazing. To me she is what everyday beauty is. I love her.    

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  1. Michelle says

    September 21, 2010 at 5:48 pm

    amazing photo of her! She sounds like quite a person : ).
  2. Heidi says

    September 21, 2010 at 1:41 am

    Really beautiful portrait.
  3. Audrey @ TheDailyWyatt.blogspot.com says

    September 21, 2010 at 12:51 am

    Wow! What a crazy story. But the picture is amazing! Omg! One of my favs seriously.
  4. AmyLee says

    September 21, 2010 at 12:36 am

    wow, what an amazing woman! your picture captured quite a bit of her strong & spirited personality. love it.
  5. Shawntae says

    September 21, 2010 at 12:23 am

    I love this picture! You should be proud Sarah
  6. Rachel says

    September 21, 2010 at 12:06 am

    amazing!
  7. thepunkrockmom says

    September 20, 2010 at 8:33 pm

    Beautiful picture and story! Thx so much for entering!
    <3MaryAnne
  8. Mommyto2 says

    September 20, 2010 at 8:22 pm

    So sweet. she must be a very strong woman! I love this photo!
  9. CJ says

    September 20, 2010 at 8:11 pm

    I agree - her face seems to tell a story in itself. Great picture. Happy Birthday to her.
  10. Casey Martinez says

    September 20, 2010 at 8:05 pm

    happy happy birthday to your sweet Grandma who has endured more than most ever would in their lifetime. I cannot imagine the heartache and loss she has been through and still she has endured and pressed on. What an inspiring woman and what a blessing to have her in your family legacy:)
  11. Elizabeth says

    September 20, 2010 at 6:51 pm

    My grandma used to tell me that every wrinkle tells a story. Your grandmother is absolutely beautiful. What a stunning photo.
  12. Midwest Mommy says

    September 20, 2010 at 6:50 pm

    Wow, her life journey has been a rough one. What a strong, wonderful person.
  13. Barb Phillips says

    September 20, 2010 at 6:05 pm

    I really love the details that you were able to capture, timeless. thank you for vising my blog as well.
  14. Kristi {at} Live and Love...Out Loud says

    September 20, 2010 at 5:40 pm

    Awww, this reminds me of the Broken and Beautiful piece I wrote the other day. Your grandmother has seen some really rough days and still she stands. From her weathered hands to her wise, wrinkled face...I love it all. She is the epitome of beauty.
    Thanks so much for stopping by. Happy birthday to your grandma. :)

    Kristi, Live and Love...Out Loud
    @TweetingMama
  15. Ewa says

    September 20, 2010 at 5:01 pm

    happy birthday to your Grandma, that's a great age, and you captured her perfectly, I love the shot
  16. Ashley Sisk says

    September 20, 2010 at 3:26 pm

    This is such a great story and I seriously love this photograph. Her face tells so many stories.
  17. Adeena says

    September 20, 2010 at 3:20 pm

    Wow. That's quite a story.

    Love the picture.

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