We remember the people who were meaningful to us. All cultures commemorate brith, marriage, and death, and I’ve participated in all three celebrations recently. I guess that’s life.

But besides longing to be with the person who’s gone, today I’m mostly just feeling grateful. I’m thankful I had such a wonderful grandmother, someone who touched so many others’ lives so deeply.

I kind of had this realization this weekend: we are all temporary, and all that really matters is how you treat others while you’re here, and to that end, how much better the universe is because of you. My Granny epitomized kindness, and left the world a better place. I love you Granny, and I promise to do my best to do the same.