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Dear Grandma,

You are missed.

It doesn't feel that long ago since we were all laughing with you over something silly that one of us, your grandchildren, had done, just the day before, or enjoying a cup of coffee with the doughnuts you had brought out for us every Thursday; dubbed "Grandma's day".

I don't think we ever cancelled one of those days. 

I am so glad.

The memories of coming in to your apartment with Grandpa and having a pizza party, or watching the Parade and then later that night, the fireworks, on the 4th of July. 

You even came on a vacation with us all: it was life changing for everyone.

Behind your deep blue eyes lay bundles of knowledge and wisdom that you bestowed upon us with love and energy: You always supported our latest passions in a craft or collection; always encouraged us to do what we loved.

You loved your family with all your heart, and it was plain to be seen. 

Your favorite color was purple: your favorite shade was lavender. 

You almost always wore a sweet T-shirt: and sometimes during the summer, you would wear a cotton button-up shirt. For church on Sunday, you would always dress up in a deep lavender short-sleeved shirt with purple slacks, and sandals during the summer, with just a touch of make-up. 

You loved to sit-back and watch everyone go about their business; it was very entertaining to you. 

I remember one Christmas, when you spent the night, we were washing some clothes for you. When we took them out of the dryer, there were streaks of a reddish-pink all over the inside of the dryer. You had left your lipstick in your pants pocket. (: Mom just did that today. 
You always loved hearing me sing; or the whole family. 

The last year you were with us for Christmas, I asked you, "So Grandma, what would you like for Christmas?" 

With a smile on your face, you replied, "I would like to hear all of your family sing together. That is my wish." 

I never had the chance to give you your wish. 

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I cannot even begin to tell you what a legacy you have passed on to us all. 


You ARE remembered. 


I miss you. 




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