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52...who'da thought?

Writer's picture: Jen GambleJen Gamble


Since my childhood, one of my greatest sadnesses was that my mom lost her mother to breast cancer at 52. It became my greatest fear that someday - I too would get cancer and die "young". I have so many memories of looking around at the generous and joyful life we have enjoyed with my parents, aunts and uncles, grandpa, 8 cousins and 2 sisters and feeling so SAD that my grandma didn't live to be a part of it. My extended family is strikingly FUN and we have shared so many beautiful (and hard) life events together. I believe all of us share an unspoken connection through our mothers' loss and that connection is so deep to the bone and the spirit that I now realize all this must be the very spirit and presence of my grandma.


Tomorrow I turn 52. Who'da thought that this age of 52, which I have feared all my life, will likely turn out to be one of the best years of my life. This journey is awakening me to deeper connections to what this life is all about and all the love and connection that is here and I believe will carry on forever. So today, I am shifting this sadness for loosing my grandma who tragically died young and recognizing that she has been with us all the time. And so will I.


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Karla Hurd
Karla Hurd
Jun 03, 2024

Life is eternal! Your grandmother is with you and all of your family whenever you need her strength. Love you and happy belated birthday! 52 will be the best year yet! xoxo

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struminger
struminger
May 31, 2024

Your beauty lifts us all! Your grandmother’s memory has been a strength and a blessing! Love you and your voice - sending huge hugs and all my love!! Rhonda

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cgamble
May 31, 2024

These pics and your comments are all so great Jen Love Dad

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lauriemcq
May 31, 2024

HAPPY BIRTHDAY! You are truly one of the best celebrators of life I've ever met. xxxx

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Carrie Gamble
Carrie Gamble
May 31, 2024

Beautifully said Jen. I never met grandma but her spirit is so strong in our family; she is in all of us.

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