I can't believe it is now 12 years since we last talked. I think of you often and Ella does mention you as well. Somehow I have to believe that you know all of this already, but it is healing to say it out loud.

I've compiled a short list of food & things that still remind me of you:

* Puffy Cheetos
* Kraft cheese slices
* Bologna
* Microwave personal pizzas, esp Totinos
* McDonald's sundaes
* Hard flour tortillas - you know when you forget to put them away
* Styrofoam cups - I still look at who made them even thou I'm pretty sure your company is long gone
* Frogs
* Buddhas
* My shoes - I still kick myself that I didn't keep more of your shoes!

I could go on and on, but I won't.

Thanks for everything. You were far from perfect, but in the end exactly the kind of grandma I needed. I miss and love you!

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