Dear Grandma...

Dear Grandma,
It's Christmas time again, and you flood my thoughts more than usual.  I've been through a lot this year, but I know you already know that.  I wouldn't have made it through all of this, if it weren't for you.  I watched how strong you were when you went through it yourself.  Helped me realize that I had the strength in me as well.

I miss you so much this year.  Maybe because this is the first year that I haven't had our "traditional" Christmas Eve.  My mom and brother aren't here.  But I did my best to piece together what I could of our traditions.  I went to two Church services, like I used to with mom.  Being in Rivercrest made me think of you so much, and it took everything in me to hold back tears.  I love you Grandma.

I know you're watching over me, and I thank you for all that you've done for me.  You were an amazing woman, and you are forever in my thoughts.

Merry Christmas Grandma.
--Me