Happy 100th birthday Mama. Today I choose to remember all the years I had with you, rather than those without you. I find myself today wondering if you celebrate birthdays in heaven? How many candles would Methuselah have now? A lot of silly thoughts all revolving around you and birthdays. I am happy that today you celebrate with joy, no sorrow or pain. Happy birthday 

This year would have been Mom's 100th birthday. Getting to celebrate it was one of her fondest aspirations - but sadly not to be. We'll raise a glass to her on the day.

Good morning Mama. I keep thinking of things I need to yell you about, start to call then remember you don't need a phone anymore. So we just talk. I hear your voice and remember your wisdom. I laugh at how much like you I have become and am becoming more so all the time. I am my mother's child. Thank you for that. I miss you so much; then I stop and remember, you are as near as my heart. Thanks for being my Mama.

Today started out so sad for me but as I looked at the memories saved forever on my house walls I was able to smile. Some times, like today, I don't feel like I have closer about you being gone. You were here then you weren't. Sometimes I still start dialing your phone number before I realize it won't be you that answers. More often then not I am able to think of you and just smile about whatever the thing is I wanted to share with you. I know you see it. I truly hope that I am half the feisty, passionate, opinionated grandmother that you were. Days like today I feel like I took my time with you for granted but I know you would disagree. I love you and miss you so much Granny.

Your wisdom and love have not diminished in the three years you have been gone from us. You are thought of constantly and spoken of and to daily. I miss you so much Mama. I rejoice to know you are whole and happy. I look forward to the day when we will again see each other face to face and dance with angels together. I love you Mama.

I got to know Enid as a patient for 13 years. I was thinking about her today, and how I had not seen her for awhile in the clinic. I was saddened to see that she had passed away, I had no idea. We shared October birthdays and she would call me at work, just to wish me a happy birthday. I loved her humor, her stories, and her strength was inspiring.  I will miss her dearly!

You got your wish! We spent the day watching the world come back around. While you weren’t here to vote we voted for you; I know today as you sat above and looked down that you were cheering. We need not fear whether this great nation can survive four more years or not. We have turned the corner. I hear your lessons on history and kindness repeated in my head often. Today they resonate loudly. Thank you for all taught and the beliefs you held and shared. I love you Mama I miss you.

Happy 97th birthday in heaven Granny. Today my goal is to remember the life you lived and not that you are gone. The story that comes to mind is when you left Rio after you father had passed and took the ship to live with your grandparents in New York. You always told me it was one of your favorite adventures yet scary at the same time. What a different world 1937 was then the one of today. Everyone loved your stories so today I will find someone to continue telling them too.

My Granny meant the world to me and as a child, I thought she could take on the world. I remember hundreds of nature and library walks that were filled with worms and turtles. She never missed a teaching moment so growing up my head was filled with facts. As my siblings and I grew up and Granny grew older the walks became fewer but the time spent together became more precious. Granny taught me to balance a checkbook and I taught her to use a universal remote. She taught me the importance of patience even if you have to pray to find some. Granny could wow a crowd with her fun stories and spunky personality. My Granny had honed the skill of tenacity to a degree that on several occasions required I practiced the patience she had taught me. She always knew what was going on in every family member's life and always took the time to remember birthdays, anniversaries, and any other important event. Every day I see things that remind me of Granny in some way. I miss you Granny and I love you. I'll forever carry you in my heart.

Enid Wright was an amazing lady. She was kind, loving, brave, inspiring, funny and very, very feisty. She was happy to share stories, photos and newspaper clippings. She always spoke lovingly of her family and the friends who assisted her. And despite her struggles, she seemed to always maintain a positive outlook. She refused to let her health struggles interfere with her independence or get her down. I consider myself very lucky to have known Enid and to have experienced her kindness. I send my most sincere condolences to her family and friends. ♡

You were the hub of my family's wheel. You were always there for all of us, big or small no matter the need you always came through. Your wisdom and experience served as a guide in times of deliberation. Your stories made us laugh, made us cry and made us think. You have a place in the hearts of those of us who knew you best and there you will remain. We love you always and forever.

I miss you Granny! You were wise and funny and tough and smart and loved your family so much. I'll miss our talks.