Mom,
I have been extremely touched by the photos that you have sent. It is an amazing thing when one feels connected to a deceased family member via a picture. I do remember small things about my Great-grandmother, but not enough. I am glad that you taught me what kind of woman she was. It is amazing to look at a photo and feel time and distance shrink. I never saw Aunt Renee so young looking. She was a stunner. I don't know why she never thought that she was attractive. She was beautiful! I just remember her in all her tom-boyishness, and she was just Aunt Renee. I thought of her as a surrogate Grandma. I remember her chastising me when I told her that I wanted to call her Grandma. She did it so lovingly, but still, she seemed like a real Grandma. Thank you for helping to bring her into my thoughts.
Mommy, I love you. I miss you. I hope that you are well. Mel
