[Bryan]

She did, indeed, love her family to death.

Six days before she passed away, great-grandchild #9 was born. Being able to skype with the new baby was the highlight of her entire year.

Five days after she passed away, great-grandchild #10 was born. I could picture, with such clarity, the smile she must have had on her face.

Your response has been overwhelming!

The day before she passed away, knowing how often she talked about her family here, I asked if she wanted me to update you all on how she was doing. She said no. She was online very often, and kept up with everyone's posts... but since she didn't post as often, she didn't think many would really know her.

Your messages confirmed what I knew. Thank you for the kind words, shared memories, and all of the prayers.

I was the only one who still lived near her. We became very close. Even if I couldn't be there, I'd call her multiple times a day. Every time I'd have any concern for her condition, she would immediatly reply, "There's no use in dwelling on it. Just take it one day at a time."

Her advice rings in my ear pretty often, lately.

Blessings,
Bryan