When Someone You Love Becomes A Memory, The Memory Becomes A Treasure.

I know I promised tonight's post would be funny, but our circumstances have changed. Instead, I will save that post for a little later. I feel in my heart that tonight's post simply has to be dedicated to Chad's grandma, Nadine.

Heaven became a little sweeter this afternoon when it's newest angel was welcomed home. Granny Dean, as we call her, will be sadly missed here on earth. But we know in our hearts that she has been reunited with her beloved husband, Jr. and their precious son, Bobby.

Nadine welcomed me into this family from Day One. I have been very proud to call her my grandma for the past 5 1/2 years. She always gave me a hug, always asked about Macy, and always treated me as if I were one of the grandkids. And I know the law says she was just my grandmother by marriage, but I believe she was more than that. In my eyes, she was my grandmother by heart...