Dear Grandma,

You are my heart and soul. You give me a push each day to tackle life one breath at a time.

I miss and love you so much and there isn’t a day I don’t wish you were here with me. There are days I find myself still wanting to pick up the phone and call you like I used to do.

When I lost you, I also lost a piece of my heart. I lost that special bond that I will never be able to fill.

Ever since I was little, you used to tell me how excited you were to watch me grow up and become something special. Each time I accomplish something, rather it be big or small, it slightly pains me because you’re not here to enjoy these moments with me.

All of my life, I cherished every moment I had with you. When we would have our “life talks,” as you would call them, I took in all of that information.

I have tried my hardest to remember everything you have taught me throughout our talks that would help me become successful in life because I know that was your ultimate goal for me.

You inspired me to be strong when I might be weak.

You inspired me to be smart and make the right decisions in life.

You inspired me to me to pursue my dreams of becoming a nurse.

Being a senior in high school and preparing for my open house made me realize that you won’t be here on my graduation day.

Not having you here on that day will be rough, but I know I will be able to get through it because you taught me to be strong.

You told me, no matter where life takes me, to be strong and that you will always be right near my heart whenever I needed you.

Thank you for everything you have taught me and inspired me to do with my life, Grandma. You encourage me to keep pushing through each day and achieve my goals.

“Remember that I will always love you, always and forever, your Nana” is something that you used to say to me, and I will never forget it. It’s so special to me that I even got this saying tattooed on my arm.

In memory of Donna Marie Dell, love always,

XOXO,

Your Granddaughter