Sunday, February 28, 2010
My Precious Nanny,
How can I possibly begin to relive all our precious memories throughout the years. I was so blessed to live close to you as I grew up. Some of my fondest memories include: spending the weekend with you and Poppop, going to church and then making a special stop at McDonalds on the way home, and of course what you always called "Wednesdays with Julie" when I came over after school. Your generosity and warmth was contagious. I will never forget the day when you came to my elementary school for grandparent's day and you adopted all of the kids in my class who didn't have grandparents. You continued to visit them every year and give them your famous "crisp one dollar bill". Most important to me, you met my beautiful little boy not only once or twice but many times, infecting him with the warmth in your heart like you did so many others. By your request, he called you Nanny Nanny. That will forever be something that makes me smile and that which I will never forget. I truly believe that because of my mother's constant care, love, and attention specifically these last five years allowed us to keep you here for just a bit longer. For that I thank my Mother from the bottom of my heart. Watching the relationship that you shared with her was heartwarming and I am so lucky to have the same relationship with my mother, your daughter. I only hope that I too with be so lucky to continue the love, admiration and mutual respect with my daughter.
My dear sweet Nanny, your smile will never be forgotten, your song will always fill the air, and when I cry it is not because I am sad but only because my memories are so wonderful! Please say hello to Poppy for me and give him a kiss as I know that you two are finally together, smiling down on us as we celebrate your life. I love you.
Julie
