Grandma passed away this morning, about 11am pacific time, at the age of 93. Her passing was very peaceful.

She was a wonderful person, very kind and sweet. She loved to sing, and she liked yard sales. She made quilts and pies and she loved people. She was one of the only people I’ve known who truly enjoyed work, just being busy taking care of her home and family. She took very good care of us, and I told her so yesterday.

Grandma and Papa were married early in 1928, so they were married almost 75 years when he died in 2002, at the age of 97. I miss them both.

The wind picks up a tattering of

songs and prayers.

I tell the dreaming dog

this woman held me long and well.