"You can shed tears that she is gone, or smile for she has lived."

My Grandma recently passed away about two weeks ago. She was my best friend up until about 3 years ago when she developed Alzheimer's. Her death brought me so much closer to my family and has instilled a new understanding of my roots. So much of her life and her marriage has helped me to be at peace with my parent's marriage and my own life. A sense of serenity and comfort overwhelms me every time I think of her. And it's amazing how alive she feels to me, even now.