I have a hard time beginning this, there are so many things I wish I could say, but I guess I’ll begin with a simple thank you. For everything. For teaching me all that you did about life and for always being there. Each of you have given me so much to be grateful for and I could only properly discuss all that you each did individually.
I always admired you, your wisdom and life in general always made me look at life in a new light. You taught me that knowledge was an essential key to life, the more you learn the more you can truly live. You inspired my dreams and taught me that anything was possible if I wanted it bad enough. You also taught me exactly how to use my puppy dog eyes to get you to buy me chocolate bars and cookies (I still use this tactic on mom to buy me food so really thank you).
You had to leave me at such a young age I didn’t realize just yet the impact you had on my life. From the beginning of my mom and dad’s divorce, you easily saw that my dad wasn’t going to be in my life or be the best role model, so you jumped into his spot. You treated me like I was your very own daughter. You took the time to ask me about school, cheerleading, friends and the notorious boys in my class. You helped me with my homework and always encouraged me to get the very best grades. You were there for me and gave me the love and support I needed at that of my life and I will never be able to thank you enough.
Grandma
If I could see you right now I can already imagine exactly what your sassy self would say to me. You’d ask me if I found a boyfriend yet and when I would tell you no you’d remind me how that’s good because they’re best to avoid.
From making paper dolls to teaching me about God, you tried to show me something new every time I came to visit. As soon as I walked through the door, you’d ask me if I needed food, cooking me anything that my little heart desired. When something exciting happened, you were always one of the first people I wanted to tell. With eager ears you were always excited to hear something new whether it being church gossip or just an update on my day. You showed me that the simplest things in life can be some of the most amazing.
Your death was one of the hardest things I’ve ever experienced. I couldn’t grasp you actually being gone. I had hope for many years that you’d be able to see me walk across my graduation stage and then to see me leave for college. I know you would be so thrilled for me.
Not a day goes by that I don’t think about you guys. I constantly wish y’all could see where I am today. I wish I could tell you all about my new life in New Orleans. I think y’all would be really proud.
Again thank you for always there. From holding me in the hospital room to letting your place be my home away from home. You two were some of the biggest blessings I could have asked for in life. I love y’all from the bottom of my heart and I hope somehow you see this.
