It’s hard to believe that Grandma left us 7 years ago today. Maybe it doesn’t seem that long ago because we, as a family, still talk about her quite a bit, which keeps her memory very much alive.
As I posted Grandpa’s eulogy, I thought it would be fitting to find Grandma’s eulogy and post it. I found that reading the words now, probably means more today given the state of our family. And now that the next generation is here, we have a promise to fulfill!
On Behalf of my sister Vennie and my cousins- Jason, Jennifer, Michael (who could not be with us here today, but passes along his love and support), Christopher, Lester, Jonatan, and Cindy- I would like to say a few words to express how much our Grandmother means to us.
Thank you, Grandma, for being there during the first month of our lives to teach our parents how to cope with the shock of parenthood. Thank you for impressing upon us the importance of family… reminding us to get along with each other, to support each other, and to play fair. You taught us about love, respect, generosity, integrity, and you set the example of what it means to be polite and well mannered. You encouraged us to do our best in school and in our work. But, most importantly, you wanted us to become good people and to enjoy life to the fullest.
Without your wisdom, support, and unconditional love, we would not be who we are today.
We cannot think of a better way to thank you than to pass along these values to future generations. To this, we each promise to do so.
Wherever we are, we know in our hearts, that you will always be there to watch over us, your Monkeys.
