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Dear Grammie,

Happy 89th Birthday!!!

I wonder if you’ll indulge in a piece of carrot cake today.. or maybe a slice of apple pie with some ice cream.. whatever it is I sure hope you enjoy it! :)  Words cannot express how much I miss you.  I think of you often, always with a smile and sometimes with tears.  Honestly, I am still not sure I’ve completely accepted the fact that you’re no longer here.  Sometimes I think to myself, ‘oh, wow, I haven’t seen Grammie in a little while, I need to get myself and the kiddos down there to visit.’  Then, almost immediately, I think, oh sugar – we can’t – she’s gone – that’s right – how could I forget. :(

But, I don’t want this birthday to be full of sadness and tears because I miss you so much.  I am going to focus on the incredible, irreplaceable, super special memories I have of you.  Like those toasty warm blankets at bedtime, your beautiful laugh, the sweet notes you’d pack in my lunch, watching Wheel of Fortune trying to guess the puzzles.. I could go on and on!!!

I love you very much Grammie and I am beyond grateful for the priceless memories I have.  I am also so thankful for the countless pictures I have of you!  [although, I do wish I had more of you and Gage together since you only got to meet him once and he’s fussy in the ones I do have.. but.. I can’t worry about that!]  Enjoy your birthday, have lots of fun, be wild and crazy (haha), make a great wish when you blow out your candles and remember to tell Johnny T. happy birthday for me too!

   

Betty Louise Cundiff – 6.21.1923 – 1.9.2011