Wednesday, January 6, 2016
Yiayia, you meant more to me than words could ever portray. Your courage, hard work, sacrifice and dedication to family, are core values that were always evident in the way that you lived your life. I'll never forget the the countless days that we spent together, and I'll always be thankful for all you did for me. You are the focal point of so many of my childhood memories, and you are still very much present in who I am and how I want to raise my own kids. I'll always look back fondly on the many Saturday night sleepovers, waking up in a house full of love, going to church and Sunday school, coming back to the paper and donuts, and them capping off the weekend surrounded by family, food and music. Looking back at all those moments it is amazing to me that you wore so many hats at once with such perfection. An entrepreneur, a wife, a mother, and a grandmother, all wrapped up in one person at all times. I'll never quite understand how you did it all so well all the time, but I will always be fully aware of the sacrifices and hard work that it took to happen. I feel a bit of emptiness now that you are gone, but I know that you're in a better place and that there is a smile on your face as you look down upon us. You're happy because as you look down upon us, you finally fully realize the profound impact you had on every single person you came in contact with, especially me. <br><br>Love Nick
