Losing my grandma has been the hardest thing I have had to go through yet. It hasn’t been long since it happened, but when I think about it I miss her more and more. It’s been almost a year and her memory is still strong. I miss living down the street from her and visiting for dinners, holidays, and birthdays.
The best memories with her were going on vacations together. On winter breaks, our whole extended family would travel to Sanibel Island together. It was made a tradition ever since my dad was a little boy and continued every year. In Sanibel, we always had a great time. It was beautiful weather and something to do whether if it was just lying out on the beach, shopping in town, or going parasailing with the cousins. My grandma had a special talent for planning fun activities for all of her grandchildren. My favorite thing was the treasure hunts. She would ship ahead all the fun items to Florida before the trip. She went to such detail writing out all the clues on old looking paper. Now that I’m older I realize all the time and energy that went into making us happy. Thinking back on all the experiences with my grandma I realize her dedication to her family. She always made us a priority in everything she planned. My grandma made sure the vacations and holidays were always special. The memories she created for us will live on forever.
With my grandma passing on October 19th, 2013 I realize how much I miss her. If I’m having a bad day I think about all the great times we had together. I know when I have a family of my own, I will draw from the amazing experiences that I had with her. I know in my heart, I will be able to see her again one day.