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Tuesday, February 2, 2010

Dear Grams,

It’s been 4 years since you passed and many things have changed. I got married to Jordan who still tells everyone you made the best meatballs he's ever tasted. The day started out gloomy and despite reports of rain, it never did. I'm sure you had something to do with that.

I'm working at an animal hospital because I’m as obsessed with animals as I’ve always been but have yet to find someone who would take care of my dogs as well as you.

Mom doesn't look a day older but has gotten as stubborn as you about her health and going to the doctor. Steve is in college and has become one of the smartest and most dependable people I know. Billy, still as funny as ever, has gotten married to a beautiful woman over in San Diego and Daddy has become obsessed with the beauty of wine.

I now have three sisters which I still cant believe but even with all this change I still feel the need to cry every time I pass Hallandale Beach Blvd and when I get lost in my thoughts while grocery shopping. I knew the day of the funeral Florida would never be the same, I knew in my heart I would never be the same either. Its my memories that put the smile on my face, so I drink my tea or rum and cokes, and tell the stories of when Beach Haven was an unthinkable definite, of Christmas Eve monk fish soup, when you saved my life from the evil grapes, and of dancing to Frankie and Dean. Four years have gone quick but I still and always will think of you every day and will fill my future children's once upon a times with stories of you.

I miss you,
Amanda

4 comments:

  1. Sometimes we sure miss them more than others! I feel the exact same way about mine.

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  2. What a sweet letter, I'm in tears. There is nothing in the world like a grandma. I lost mine 14 years ago and I still miss her greatly!
    Hugs,
    Momma o' Twix

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  3. Hi Amanda and Jordan, and Reggie, Schizer and Max, Such a beautiful and touching tribute on the heavenly anniversary of Great Grandma Angela. She is the heart and soul for the family. Prayers and candle lit for her. Thinking of you all, Meme & Uncle Charles

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  4. Hi Amanda and Jordan, and Reggie, Schizer, and Max,
    Such a very beautiful and touching tribute on the heavenly anniversary for Great Grandma Angela. She is the heart and soul for the family. Prayers and candle lit for her.
    Love, Meme & Uncle Charles

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