Dear Grandma,

It has been almost four months since your time on this earth ran out. It has been a crazy ride for all of us, and it is just as hard without you today as it was when you first left. It is now about to get harder because your birthday is coming up this week. However, I want to take advantage of this time; not for all of us to be sad, but for us to remember and celebrate the life you had here and how your wonderful soul has left a mark on each person you loved when you left.

First, I want to wish you a happy 72nd birthday! (Hope you're not mad that I broadcasted the age LOL) I am 100% sure that you will be celebrating a lot better than anyone can here on Earth. I'm sure you have Elvis there giving you a personal concert, and your siblings there to share the day with you. Your cake is probably so delicious but is somehow still healthy and your balloons probably have no deflating capabilities. I know that it will be different without your children and grandchildren there with you but I know you are always with us so we are not that far away.

I also want to tell you that you deserve the most spectacular birthday because you were nothing but a spectacular person. Never in my life have I met someone as caring, loving, and selfless as you. There was never a time that you didn't worry about everyone else and how they were doing. Whenever I, or my mom, or anyone else you were close with had good news to share, you were always the person we would call first. You were just always there to listen and support, and we all loved making memories with you.

I remember when I was little I loved sleeping over your house and feeling cool because you let me stay up late and watch movies. You would also have the world's best snacks that my mom would never buy because she only let us eat healthy things. You were the best Grandma out there and you always treated me like a princess.

There are no words to really describe how many people loved you and how much they loved you. I was so lucky to be as close to you as I was. It is still so weird to me that you are not a 10-minute drive away anymore. I miss talking to you and visiting you and catching up with a cup of coffee. I miss you more and more every day but I know that you are in a much better place where you are happy and healthy again.

So as this birthday approaches, I want to remember you, remember your laugh, smile, and that unforgettable heart that has touched all of us. I love you and miss you Grandma and I hope you enjoy your first birthday in heaven. You deserve the whole world and more because that is what you gave me.

Love,

Kristen