Earlier today, I lost my last grandparent - my grandmommy, my abuela. Fortunately I was able to see her last week. In this time of loss I reflect on her life and how she helped define who I am. Here's my letter to her.
Dear Grandmommy,
Today I write to you and reflect on the legacy that remains here on Earth while you enjoy eternal life in heaven. I remember as a child where my tummy would growl with excitement when my mom would tell me we were going to visit you. You ALWAYS provided amazing tortillas and Mexican dishes that filled me up when I came to visit.
Lately, I find you often in my dreams, and I am comforted by your long warm hugs and kisses on my cheeks. I felt your love every time I was around you, and I feel your love even though you are no longer here on Earth.
On the very rare occasion that I am watching daytime TV, I am instantly in your home where soap operas so often provided a quiet, steady soundtrack to our summer days. Grandmommy, where do I begin on the debt I owe to you? I have so many favorite memories of our time spent. Your birds tweeting, sneaking in candy before a meal, your collection of stuffed animals with countless hours of play, pictures all over your house where you always had the most current school or sports pictures of all your children and grandchildren. I hold it all so dear.
To you I attribute my smile...you always smiled even when times were not always the best. Your warm smile greeted my the first time I would see you and when we would say good-bye. This image is how I will remember you. I smile today, tomorrow, and remember that a smile can bring light in a world of darkness.
You will be missed. Thank you for pouring yourselves into my life and the lives of my brother and cousins. The legacy you left behind is still coming to fruition in the lives of your children and grandchildren.
Until we reunite in heaven, I will be honoring you with my life and my family and my home in every way I can.
Te Amo!
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