This took me a while [to find].
This is my grandmother, Elsie; and she’s wearing my brother’s boots.
This photo makes me incredibly happy
because it reminds me of my grandmother’s amazing personality!
She’s crazy intelligent, fun-loving, caring, hilarious,
easy to talk to, and she used to write poetry and stories
(some of which she can still recite).
She's put up with the whole family teasing her
about her height (she's like 4'8") on a regular basis -
hence, the boots.
But she always had a smile on her face.
Elsie now has Alzheimer’s.
Needless to say, she just isn’t…herself anymore.
And that kills me.
I miss getting my ass kicked in Scrabble by her,
sitting next to her and doing crossword puzzles together,
and the sound of her giggling uncontrollably.
I love you, grandma. So much. And I miss you.
You're an amazing woman! I want you to know that!
I’ll see you in December for Christmas! <3
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