Gramma "GG"

While away on vacation, we got some pretty tough news. The worst news that I've ever received, that's for sure. My Gramma passed away on the night of Tuesday, July 1st at the age of 91. Apparently everyone, BUT ME, knew this would probably happen while we were gone. I was in shock the moment I got the news, and I'm in shock now. I know it happened, but I still can't believe it happened. My Gramma was one of the most important people in my life. I've cried every day these past 14 days, and as much as I'm taking the advice she wrote me to "enjoy each day" to heart, I'm sure I'll continue to shed at least a few tears every day for quite some time. Love you, Gramma.

Some things I wrote about my Gramma on her online book:

"Moon of my life, my sun and stars" .. Gramma I will miss you for always, love you for ever and ever and ever, and happily cherish the 30 years of wonderful you brought to my life. I'm grateful for the sound example you set, for your positive way of looking at the world, for your beautiful hands that I'd give anything to hold. For you. I hope you're 35, dancing with Grampa on the kitchen floor, and making Christmas Eve dinner.

"I carry you with me into the world, into the smell of rain and the words that dance between people and for me, it will always be this way, walking in the light, remembering being alive together." Such a hard day. A hard week. Thank you for all the love that surrounded me and my family today. Miss you, Gramma! Love you. You'll be in my thoughts and prayers always.

My Gramma on vacation.