True to form, my grandmother wanted the last word. I have been cleaning up her apartment and found this note right inside her dresser addressed to me and dated from 1997. I don’t know how I didn’t see it before but I just found it and it warmed my heart.

Dear Mathew,

I want to leave you with my wish for you. I can’t express myself as I would like to.

My thoughts are that you will fill your life with wonderful words, beautiful music, warm, kind, helpful ways to help others. This I know you are cpable of. Embrace all that life has to offer. Be good to yourself and to others.

Always remember how much I love you,
Mimi