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| Me, Grandma Garcia and David 2000 |
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| In Florida for Grandma's 80th birthday |
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| My Grandma Augusta, David, me, Grandma Garcia and My Grandma Ellen |
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| Our last trip to Florida for Grandma Garcia's 90th Birthday |
There is nothing like the love of a Grandmother. I have been lucky to know both of my own Grandmother's as an adult. One passed away 11 years ago, which was heart wrenching for me. She lived next door to me my entire childhood and I had an amazing bond with her, as did my siblings. My other Grandmother is almost 91. She is healthy, happy and still has an amazing amount of energy for her age. I was lucky enough to grow up with her nearby as well and have always enjoyed her company, wisdom and the way she takes care of herself. When I married David, I had an opportunity to know both of his Grandmother's too. One passed away a year after we were married. I didn't get to know her as well as I would have loved to. David's other Grandmother who lived in Florida, made it to our wedding as did my Grandmother's. We also made several trips to Florida over the years and she made it to Oregon for David's sisters weddings. A couple of weeks ago, Grandma Garcia got a cold that turned into pneumonia. Being 91 years old, she was unable to fight it. Tomorrow her life will be celebrated. I will not be there, but David and his family will. She was a Grandmother to me. She was a blessing to all that knew her. Her humor and charisma will be missed by us all. Rest in Peace GG.
