Life

"That's life.  That's what all the people say, riding high in April and shot down in May..."

The creation of life is such a miraculous phenomena.  Having experienced it first-hand on two momentous occasions, I can say that it is simply amazing!  But then there is the opposite of life...death.  Death and grieving is such an interesting process.  Especially losing a loved one.  Dorothy "Nanna" Nestler (April 4, 1925), my maternal grandmother (the last grandparent I had) passed the evening of January 15.  She was the grandparent that I was closest to.  It is hard.  There we many, many very fond memories I had of her and with her. Visiting her New Jersey home, playing monkey in the cage, going on a road trip (just the two of us), and sharing all of my "milestones" even when she doubted she'd make them. But I can't say that the memories we shared she truly remembered.  Nanna was a victim to Alzheimer's Disease.  More recently I had called her and she had no idea who I was.  The converation ended quite abrutly when she said very firmly, "I don't know why you are calling me!"  I responded,  "I am calling to tell you that I LOVE YOU!"  She finished the converation with, "I love you too, whoever you are."  Stupid Alzheimer's!  Rest In Peace, Nanna.  You will be missed dearly!