My Grandmother & I

Yesterday July 4th marks the 9th anniversary of your absence and since I last heard your voice, I cling to the memories…

Time can take away a lot of things, it can dull the pain of loss to a certain degree and bring back fond memories of long walks in the woods, making homemade root beer, teaching me how to sew and the names of flowers, many stories over a cup of tea, and how to make candy-covered violets from your garden. I can feel you closer to my heart now more than ever… I love you my sweet Grandmother, thank you for your affection and guidance and the long walks together along the meadow’s edge with the majesctic Mt. Shasta in full view and the scent of the pine and cedar trees on the breeze.

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