December 13, 1979 – August 11, 2012

This post is dedicated to my granddaughter, Jessica, who died 2 years ago today.

I hope you are resting comfortably, and in peace, my dear.  Your life was less than peaceful and was tumultuous in many ways.

Your appearance into the world was so exciting and so exhilarating.  You were my first grandchild.  A beautiful baby.  And I was instantly in love with you.

No words can express…

Held by your great-grandmother. How loving is that?

 

Surrounded by your loving family.

In your loving mother’s arms in the flower garden.

First taste of watermelon. I couldn’t pull it away. You held on so tightly. Loved it.

A professional photo. What a smile!

Celebrating the holiday and celebrating your presence in our family.

You had a sense of humor. Loved your silly face.

Clowning at grandma’s house with that silly hat.

A bouquet for your first ballet performance.

Visiting grandma and grandpa in Florida.

Years flew by and you and your family finally moved down to Florida, too, and we reconnected as if it were just yesterday since we were together.  The years in Florida were not your best, actually the worst, and there were many problems, but you always knew how to smile in spite of them.

Health problems took over your life, and we watched you with feelings of great helplessness, as you slowly were failing, right in front of our eyes.

Love you, my Jessica.