Dear Grandma,

I still cannot believe you are not here sharing your presence with me. It all happened so quickly, and it still breaks my heart knowing I have to accept the fact that you're gone.

You were one of my first role models, like another mom for me, and everything that I may do today, may it be a reflection of you.

You were a strong one back in your days, and you were also strong while fighting your last breath. I am a strong woman today because a strong woman was there for me.

Days pass and I always carry your memory with me. I look at pictures and I smile because I know you are now in a better place. All that I can do is talk about you and let your memory live on as I retell your amazing stories.

Grieving was not easy and I knew I couldn't make my life stop because I lost you. However, my world stopped when I heard the news that you were now in a new resting place.

I miss your smile, your presence across the dinner table, your sound advice, your laugh. I just miss you.

Holidays won't ever be the same anymore, you were the spirit that kept the season alive. But hopefully, when I look at the Christmas lights, it will remind me of a bright woman like you.

Every day does not get easier, it gets more manageable. There are days when I am happy knowing you are now dancing with the angels and other days when I cry knowing I can't ever see you on this earth.

But one day, I will dance on the clouds with you and be able to receive one of your loving hugs. For the time being, I hope that you are watching me from Heaven and I pray that I make you proud.

The family and I all miss you, but we know you deserve some rest after the great and exhausting life you lived.

I love you.

Your granddaughter.