A Sad Goodbye

This has been a long week for me.  A little over two weeks ago my grandmother went into the hospital with what was initially thought to be the flu or respiratory infection, seemed to have been improving, and then suddenly took a turn.  For a little over a week, we watched her decline.  During that time, she still remained mentally with it, even remembering to have us dial the phone so she could call a relative to wish her happy birthday.  On that day, she could barely talk because her breathing was so challenged.  That's how remarkable a woman she was.  I say was, because sadly she passed away Monday.  Had she lived five more days, we would have celebrated her 103rd birthday.  Instead, we said goodbye to a kind, generous, warm, thoughtful, loving woman.  Her age was but a number.  She lived a good life by example and deed.  She never spoke bad of others, she gave unconditional love and support.  Besides how wonderful she was in spirit, she had many other talents.  A talented pianist, an exceptional knitter, a lover of crossword puzzles, and a good cook.   She left a legacy of warm memories for all who knew her.  I will miss her.