Your grandchildren lying here looking beautiful at peace with their dreams. Your daughter just called in the message we’ve all been waiting for. I’ve braced myself for this moment, saved my tears for this. Now I let them start rolling down my cheeks.
Although your body was failing and was ready to give in, you cling on to life like you were climbing Mount Everest. But unlike any climber trying to reach the top of the world, your climb was no day-trip. Cancer had been doing its crippling work for many years. But you were strong, so strong–just like your mother. Your strength’s now passed on to your daughter and your grandchildren–my daughters.
We never said goodbye, just see you another day. Until that day, I’ll miss you dearly.
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