~ I have dearly missed and will forever miss my Grandma Smith. Not only do I feel my own personal loss but the loss for the entire family especially for my Mother, all my Aunties and my Uncles. The relationship with a grandparent is such a special one. I am blessed with all of the wonderful memories from the visits and overnighters with Grandma and Grandpa. It was such a joy to once again share memories at the nursing home with the family. It is so sad for a family to lose all of that love and history and truly never is the same but that love and those memories last forever. My Grandma called me Lola and used to squeeze my cheeks so hard and I mean hard. Of course this is a deep sign of Sicilian affection. This and so much more will forever be missed but will always make me smile and warm my heart. I will miss her laugh and oh, her delicious cooking and baking. How she brought the family together, even in the end. Everyone should have a loving and beautiful Grandmother to admire. Grandma was classically beautiful, and forever will be. She dressed gorgeously and everything she touched was beautifully unique. We always joke how long it always takes to leave because of all of the kisses and at the root of this is our loving Grandmother. I love you Grandma, forever, Lisa (Lola) ~