Nanny passed away on February second. Her memorial service was last night, and the graveside service was today. She was one of my best friends, we shared nearly everything. She taught me the art of casting a fishing line when you are stanging less than 10 feet away from speeding cars that are going into a resort town. She taught me how to use crab traps from the same bridge. She willingly spent an entire day following me around while I ran from ride to ride (more times than I can count!). SHe accepted my friends as extensions of the family and treated them as she treated me - with love and discipline. She cooked my favorite meal whenever we visited, and which I have yet to figure out how to duplicate.
She taught me how to be stuborn when it was needed and how to relax when needed. SHe taught me how to love and how to like somebody even if you don't want to.
She was the foundation of the family and she will be greatly missed. Yet, every time I look at Rebekah or Thomas, I see her reflected in their eyes.
Larisa