Hi Gwen,
I do have many good things to remember about Grandma.  She was the best!
Thanks for your kind words.

Love,
Trish

Hi Evelyn,
Thank you for your thoughts.  The funeral service really was a celebration of
her life.  In fact, at the cemetery, the minister said that people go to
sports events and cheer and applaud when their favorite team wins.  He said we
watch a track meet and cheer our people over the finish line.  Then he said he
thought we should celebrate [my grandma's] crossing her finish line.  With
that, everyone started clapping, and whistling, and the minister hollered,
"Way to go, Miss Mary!  You made it!"  It was awesome!

Love,
Trish

Hi "pitirish",
I did know her well, and she knew me well (and loved me anyway -- LOL).  One
thing I do have regarding Grandma, is lots of memories.  Thanks for the
encouragement to draw on them.

Best,
Trish

My heart goes out to your and your family, but it sounds to me like
she passed  with dignity (as best she could) with the love and support
of her family, and died in the presence of love. Your family's
presence, and caring helped her leave life's cacoon, and now like a
new born butterfly, she is free.

Enjoy the grief, don't hide form it, it's a selfish time for those who
feel the lose, but eventually in time, your grandmother will be with
you always in ways you won't know until they happen.

My own grandmother was just with me the other day as I suddenly used a
phrase she always said, and me being with her all the time picked it
up. I realized, at that moment, she was there with me, and it felt
good being a comforting quick moment of bonding which will never leave
me.

Take care.

anthony.