A Classy Lady

This weekend, I really started to miss my grandmother. She hasn't been with us for a couple of years but every now and then I think about her and it tears me up. I wish I had lived closer to her and got to see her more as she grew older.

She was one of the strongest and kindest women I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. She spoiled her grandchildren and great-grandchildren rotten but she knew when to lay down the law and you better listen. When she liked you, she gave her all to you. I remember when I went to see her for the last time before she passed, she kept saying my name over and over with tears streaming down her cheeks. She wasn't fully aware of everything then but she was totally aware of me. Tears come to my eyes as even I write this.

I think I just miss her. She was an awesome grandmother and a beautiful woman. I'm glad I have the pictures of her to remember and the best part is, I see the endearing qualities that she had arise in my own mother. She is even getting some of the same mannerisms which she might see as a bad thing but I love it. I feel her presence and I know she is looking down on me and sending her love to me. Yes, I'm sad. But I know she's proud of me.

Mary Ella "Mayrella" Huntley, you are the epitome of a classy lady and I miss you.