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Tim Parsons's avatar

I felt this keenly. My grandmother was nearly 100 when she died, so there's no sense that she went too soon (although the full century would have been nice!) but she'd been my safe space when I was a kid -- my brother and I had to be kept apart in the holidays so I spent my summers with her. And I think, more than anyone else, she gave me the idea that I could make my own path in life.

Still get sad, all these years on. I guess that means she lives in memories -- as your grandmother will too.

Moving on yet not forgetting -- I guess that's the thing for all of us.

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Joe Agresta's avatar

Beautiful story. I’m sure she felt all this whether you said it out loud or not. Keep making her proud!

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