I feel incredibly blessed to have been your grandkid for 13 wonderful years. From the very beginning, you treated me with such kindness, and I'll always cherish the time we spent together, especially our shared passion for genealogy and family history. You showed me how important it is to preserve our roots, and I promise to carry that torch for future generations. I see your love for animals reflected in Claire, just as you  taught us all to be gentle and caring. Your guidance and love have shaped all your grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and we will forever share stories about the incredible person you were. I plan to make spaghetti salad this week, though it will never taste the same without you. We miss you so much already, but I take comfort in imagining the joyful reunion you must be having with your parents and Uncle Mike. Rest easy, Nanny. You'll always be with us - like the lipstick on our blankies.

And, no, I couldn't type that last line without crying. Miss you, Nanny!