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It's been a long 8 days without her, although it seems like she is just off on vacation. I catch myself looking at her obituary every now and then and even after I read it, it doesn't seem real. The first few days felt like I had lost a limb and had to adjust to life without it. Explaining to my 3 year old son was the most difficult task yet. He knows Gram is no longer "living on this earth" that she is in Heaven and can't see or talk with her. Out of the blue the other day he looked at me with his big brown eyes and said "I miss Gram" me too angel, me too. We have driven by her street a few times running errands and he looks and waves and says, "we miss you Gram." Be still my heart. This woman not only had a huge part in raising me but also my son. She kept him for the first 2 1/2 years of his life. I can't really explain it but I have a strong sense of peace and have, ever since my family and I held her hand as she took her last breathe. I know she is with me, I can feel it! "to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord." One of the most comforting scriptures. I know she is dancing with the angels and rejoicing with the Lord. I am so very blessed to have had this woman in my life for 29 years. I am also blessed that she touched the life of my son and taught and LOVED him so dearly. XOXO