There's no other way to start this day than to pay tribute to a woman who taught me acceptance of others no matter where they come from or what they did, strength where others would fall apart with fear, and faith when most would become faithless. My Grandma Rita was such an inspiration for the many, many people she touched with her boundless love and heartfelt laugh. Days like today, when I'm sad, how I'd love a monster cookie and a good chat with my Grandma- she knew what to say, how to say it, and how to inspire me to stand up tall and face my fears. She also knew just how to teach me (at the young dumb age of 17) why writing a check for more than my account balance was maybe, possibly, not the best of ideas. I didn't fully realize at the time how fortunate I was to spend those years living under her roof, or how much it would come to mean to me that she was at my wedding, the only grandchild she would be able to see stand at the altar. That breaks my heart, because if there's anything she would have enjoyed, it's the upcoming weddings of Michelle and Brittany and all of those to follow. I love you, Grandma. Deep in my heart I know you're up there watching over the angels I miss so very much, your great grandchildren there with you and your parents and the circle of friends I know without a doubt you've gathered around you.
This is the only picture of Grandma I can find, taken at my wedding in June 2004
You are loved, Grandma:
I thought I'd share something that touches me right now. A song that I once listened to unaware of how it would someday speak to my heart.
(Coldplay, Fix You)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oRUkGDGbJpk
When you try your best, but you don't succeed
When you get what you want, but not what you need
When you feel so tired, but you can't sleep
Stuck in reverse
When the tears come streaming down your face
When you lose something you can't replace
When you love someone, but it goes to waste
Could it be worse?
Lights will guide you home
And ignite your bones
And I will try to fix you
High up above or down below
When you're too in love to let it go
If you never try you'll never know
Just what you're worth
Lights will guide you home
And ignite your bones
And I will try to fix you
Tears stream down your face
When you lose something you cannot replace
Tears stream down your face
And I...
Tears stream down on your face
I promise you I will learn from the mistakes
Tears stream down your face
And I...
Lights will guide you home
And ignite your bones
And I will try to fix you
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