The Virtual Memorial Garden

Grandma,
I've always said never regret the things you do, only regret the things you didn't do. I am sorry to say that today I am filled with regret. I regret I never told you all I feel in my heart. so I write these words to compensate for not saying them.

I want to thank you first for loving me. you defined unconditional love. you never judged or criticized me, instead you
guided me. you never kicked when I was down, instead you helped me up. you never, ever hurt me. you always, always loved me. thank you for the family you gave me. you met a wonderful man who became my grandpa, and together you created a beautiful family. all my life I have hoped to find what you found with my grandpa. (I think I finally have) with him you gave me two wonderful uncles, a beautiful aunt and my mother. my mother, you gave her to me so that I would always have a part of you. although they don't realize it they, each in thier own way, remind me of you. uncle johnny... his eyes light up when he laughs, just like yours. uncle tony... has that strength in his voice, just like yours. auntie lorraine... has your loving ways. you always feel love when you are with her, just like with you. my mother... has your protective heart. no matter what we've done, or how bad we've been, she'll always stand by us, just like you. and in myself, my brothers, my cousins, and in our children we all have your strong sense of family, because you shared it with us. for all of this I thank you. last of all I thank you for you. for sharing with me your laughter, your strength, your loving ways, and your protective heart. I thank you for being the woman I someday hope to be. I love you always,
gina