Grandma was always there for me. We didnt always see eye to eye but i could always have thoughtful discussions with her and we taught each other so much. Her stories were so engaging and i loved how her eyes lit up every time she spoke or fondly recalled a memory. She always made sure to buy my favorite food when i went to visit as a younger kid. She'd get vanilla ice cream, grape juice, wheaties and kix and chicken noodle soup. I remember significant things, like making my communion/confirmation and her being so proud of me. I remember her taking care of me when i fell down the stairs once and comforting me with cool-headed reassurance when my dog got sick at her house. I also remember the little things; the smell of her garage, hearing her light footsteps early in the morning and the smell of coffee, the two of us taking a nap in her house on a hot summer day. I didnt spend much time with her this last year and that's probably what hurts the most. She meant so much to me, more than she probably ever knew. I can still hear her infectious laugh in my head and the way she said "goodbye love". This really isnt a cohesive memory, i dont care if thats what i was supposed to write. She couldnt be defined by one single time or experience i spent with her. Virginia was beautiful and kind to the very end. I will miss her for a lifetime. I hope she's reading this. It breaks my heart that i wont get letters in the mail from her anymore. That i wont be able to talk to her on the phone. It hurts that i cant hug her. (especially since i remember grandma saying that she loved my hugs and ever since hearing that i made sure i hugged her extra tight) it hurts even being in her house because it faintly smells and looks like the place from my memories but its completely empty and stripped of what it used to be and what it meant to me. Going forward, graduating and continuing on i hope she'll be with me. I know she would do anything in her power to watch over the people she loved and get them through the struggles in life. Ill miss you so much grandma, but i know eventually we will reunite. Until then ill carry the love and memories you gave me. Love you.