life has been crashing down; like salt water on sand.
in the midst of our mourning, we attempted to celebrate christmas 2 days prior to the funeral.
it was like a scene fresh from a disney family christmas movie: grandpa&grandma, kids&parents, food&presents... there was even home alone2 being played. auntie created home-made doughnuts, everyone pitched in a hand making dinner, drinks were mixed, games were played...
1 part mandarin sparkling soda
2 parts chilled vodka
1/2 tangarine (squeezed w/rinde)
1/2 lime (squeezed w/rinde)
it was everything you could have dreamed of. yet we still managed moments of un-announced silence for you ruthie.
when i spoke at the rosary tonight, i broke down. but i want you to know, great-grandma, that i thank you for believing in me, even when i was going down a path you didn't approve. you hated my tattoo's and my filthy car, but you loved me no matter what. i love you forever and you have inspired my mind, body, heart, and soul to become a better woman.
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