Grammie

Grammie to some, Mary to many, and to a few, mom.

A conversation with my mom tonight got me thinking a lot about my Grammie and how happy she has made me, and many others during her life. I've never met anyone quite like her, and I'm sure I never will. For those of you unfortunate souls who don't know her, this is her....in a nutshell:

-cooker of the best pancakes you'll ever eat

-dancer of jigs

-reciter of many an Irish limerick

-admirer of the Kennedy's

-back scratcher deluxe

-Irish to the core

-faithful Catholic

-loving mother, wife, friend, sister and grandmother

-holder of Colorado in her heart

-follower of Native American history

-creator of Leppy the Leprechaun

-protector of the cactus

-garage sale warrior

I could continue, but nothing I write can really convey the wonderful woman I've been lucky enough to call Grammie or how happy she has made me for the past 29 years. And nothing, not even Alzheimer's, will ever change that.

I love you, Grammie!