Missing You (Fall 2009)

I was told, "Anger is a selfish emotion. . . It sometimes will arise when we don't get our way." So, I won't say that I'm angry but I am sad- because I didn't plan to have to write this. . .

Grand-Mom:
I love you and I am so grateful to have had you in my life for over 21 years.
Thank you for your smile, humor. . . just all of the things that made you- YOU.
I still remember your story of how determined you were to 'fly away' if your father gave you away (lol).
Maybe my attitude comes from you :-p

Today, I considered all of the things that I wish you could be here to experience with me. . .
My graduation from college {finally}, marriage to the man who deserves me. . . the birth(s) of my child(ren).
While I wish you could be here in person, I know your spirit lives on.

I just pray that I will be a portion of the loving and hardworking woman that you were.
I am sad that you are gone but so happy because God has taken you away from the suffering of this world.
You and Grand-Dad were great examples to all of us. . . impacting everyone you met.
I hope I can do the same.
I'll never forget you.
I love you, Grand-Mom (February 11, 1925- September 4, 2009)

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