Dear Grandma,

It's been ten years since I last saw you. I still miss you terribly. I know that you are around looking in on us. I can see you in Ella. She has this way of scrunching up her face when upset that looks just like your upset face. Her daddy likes to remind Ella that she comes from a long line of stubborn women. That always makes me laugh because I often remember that time when I was little and we were at McDonald's. I had ordered a strawberry sundae with peanuts and they forgot them. For some odd reason they were arguing about the fact that they had screwed up and you had to get angry. Over peanuts. So silly.

For some reason Ella asks for bologna sandwiches on occasion, despite the fact that it's been years since I've even bought bologna.

I'd like to think that you're looking down at us proud. We work hard, I still yearn for more education, and Miss Ella is smart, sassy, and stubborn. Oh, how you'd love her!

Ten years...It's amazing. I can still remember how your skin was soft, yet cool to the touch. Thank you for all that you taught me.

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