I have been trying to find the words to describe the love of my grandma, and none truly do you justice. You were a warrior, a teacher, an assertive *snap*, a chef, a boss, a witty goof, a singer, a light in the darkness, a mentor, a WIFE, a WOMAN, and a MOM. You gave and sacrificed everything for us.
Your love IS infinite. You told and showed us, every chance you could, how special and worthy we all are. Even when we disappointed you, even when we failed you, even when we failed ourselves. You told us that everyone falls and fails. It's okay to fail, just as long as you acknowledge it, get back up, and learn from it. That being perfect is boring, so embrace the failures and embrace our weirdness. During the rough times, you comforted us by saying "this too shall pass", because even if we didn't believe it at the moment, it always would, and you were right there to guide us through.
You proved to all of us, that even on our darkest days, we are worthy of a beautiful life, with the deepest love. You were the spark that inspired us all. YOU gave us our incredible family. And as grandpa said "I'm part of the greatest family on earth. That's straight up😂". And I'm honored to be a part of it too. I'm honored to be your granddaughter.
91 years on this earth, 73 years of marriage, 9 children, over 40 grandchildren and great grandchildren. Our family is a beautiful empire.
You are the sun in our family's universe and now you've found your place amongst the stars.
I love you grandma. More than all the chocolate donuts in the world. And I miss you, more than you'll ever know.
Until we're together again,
Your Michelle 💜
The first picture was our very first picture together. The second was our very last. The rest are some of the places I've spread your ashes so far.
This year has been extremely difficult, I'm still trying to navigate life without you. The weight of your absence echoes and I realize that it will continuously break my heart until I'm with you again.
But you taught me to trust myself, even when I'm terrified, reach out for help when I need it, to fight like hell, to challenge the bullshit, to wield my power but remain a humble queen. And most of all, you taught me the truest and purest form of love.
During the last conversation I was able to have with you, and after the last kiss I gave you before they took you away, I told you I'd be okay. And mom, I'm okay. Not every day, but overall. You gave me everything I needed. And thanks to you, I'm okay.
My best friend, my mentor, my hero.
I miss you, mom.
I love you to the stars and back.
Love,
Your Star Slinger.
To the most remarkable woman I have ever known.
The woman who showed me strength, beauty, ambition, respect, and love for myself and for others. Who encouraged me to embrace my weird and to reach for the stars. The woman who taught me how to be. Thank you, mom. It's an honor to be your daughter.
It's been one year since I've talked with you, joked with you, and hugged you. I miss you so freaking much.
You will always be my biggest hero.
I love you, mom. 🌟To the stars and back🌟.
Until we meet again❤.
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Today, the day before mother's day, marks 2 months. 2 months I've lived on this Earth without you. 2 months since I held your warm hand. 2 months since I hugged you. 2 months since I was able to see you smile. 2 months since I said I love you face to face. It's been 2 long months, and yet I still have the whole journey left to go.
March 9th, 2020 at 8:38pm, I experienced pain for the first time, because my heart shattered. I was terrified of that day, because I didn't know how I would be able to live in a world without you in it.
But it came, and it's been 2 months. And I'm still going. Because of you. Your never ending love. Your love affected people to the core. You opened your heart to so many; showing complete strangers a rare kindness. You dedicated your life to love, working as a nurse for 40 years, showing each and every patient of yours every ounce of your love. Everywhere you were was warmer. Your love moved mountains in people.
And that was the greatest gift I ever got from you. Your love taught me to believe in myself, to challenge myself, to discipline myself, to play, to make mistakes, to fail, to get back up, to be adventurous, to relax, to be patient, to respect, to speak up, to crab walk down the stairs, to love deeper, to laugh at the rain, to color outside the lines, to hug harder, to be nerdy, to enjoy the silence, to be better, to always be inspired.
And to love myself.
You are my hero, now and forever.
You were a once in a lifetime. And I was lucky enough to get you for my mom. I miss you mom, every second of every day and every night.
It's been 2 months. But I will be okay, because you filled my world with love. Happy Mother's day to the world's greatest mom.
Until we meet again.
I love you mom.
To the stars and back.
2018 keeps knocking us down, but you continue to get back up with grace, fierceness, fearlessness, and beauty. I am honored to have you to guide me and always inspire me. You are my rock. I wouldn't be where I am without you. I love you to the moon and back.💛Thank you Mom. #mothersday #goddess
