A Special Day

Yesterday was the first day of spring, but more importantly, it marked a special day-
Grandma Pease's birthday.

Grandma, who I spent an hour on the phone with last week and could have talked with even longer. Grandma, who is always ready with a smile and a kind word.
Grandma, who has more energy than people half her age.
Grandma, who showed us all what a beautiful, 65 year marriage looked like with Gramp.

We're still thinking about him. We're missing him. And it doesn't escape our attention how much you must miss him, Gram, if this is the ache all of us are experiencing nine months later.

You are a strong woman, and you are an inspiration. Your friendly tone and gentle mannerisms puts everyone at ease around you. I like to remember how much my mother, who usually liked to keep to herself, delighted in you.

The truth is, you touch everyone you meet. You make every single one of our lives better, just by being you.

Thank you, Gram, for the cheerfulness and helpfulness you infuse in our daily lives. Thank you for the funny one-liners and quips that always gives us a good laugh. Thank you for the delicious treats that always seem especially good because you made them. Thank you for everything that you do.

We can only hope to have half your energy and good attitude when we reach your age.

We love you so very much!