Today I celebrate the life and legacy of my grandmother. Not a day goes by that I do not think of her, she lives in my spirit. I smile today as I see her in my memories and think of a favorite scripture of hers that she shared with me and now is one of my favorite scriptures 2 Timothy 1:7. I am grateful, very thankful for my grandmother's legacy, all that I learned by watching her, listening to her wisdom, and by being obedient. Madear's example of faith, love of family, integrity, and compassion are characteristic of my personality today. Wow, I watched my grandmother pray in the morning and at night. I watched my grandmother apply her makeup and style her hair, Oh my gosh, I remember how she would move through out the kitchen and dining room preparing dinner and setting the table for Sunday and Holiday dinners; favorite times of mine, family coming together, the fellowship, fun, and laughter I miss so much! I learned how to appropriately and completely clean the kitchen, set the table, rake and bag leaves from my grandmother. I always felt safe, loved, and at peace in her presence, in her home. I loved to watch and listen to her conversations and laughter with others, She always treated everyone with kindness and love. Funny, Madear told me one evening that you should never go to work without wearing stockins and still today, I wear stockins to work everyday, unless it is jeans day at work! LOL! I Love You and cherish my memories forever.