Words can't even begin to express the sadness and pain I have experienced with your passing, Grandma. You were and always will be the strongest, no nonsense , tell it like it is kind of woman that I had the privilege of knowing and calling my Grandma. You were the rock of the family. As I sit here and reflect on the influence you had on my life, until this moment, I am not sure I fully appreciated it. After talking to many people over the past two days, I found that not one person had a negative thing to say about you. That confirms that you were indeed a genuine person whose straight to the point attitude left a positive impression on the hearts and lives of many. I will remember all of the moments that we shared; from picking out and decorating Christmas trees every year, to cooking/baking together, to going outside and having me work in the yard and many others. The thing I will remember most is the expression and pure joy in your eyes when I would tell you about my accomplishments and you would tell me how proud you were of me. Although I feel like an old tree, as hollow as can be, I know I'll get through this because you will always be in my heart. I love you so much Grandma, don't ever forget that.