From a Granddaughters view

I have great memories of Mimi. Most of them are so funny!

My Grandmother was the funniest, warmest person in the world! I remember sitting on her belly on the couch while she laid there, so I could pluck the hairs on her chin. There was a time that she pretended to be drunk and was kissing me and tickling and falling on me. I remember one time we were stopped for the Mystic bridge and I got stung by a bee in the car, and she called the police officer directing traffic over to look at my finger! I was so mortified!

Just thinking about her, makes me remember more and more. I could go on forever.
Mom just told me tonight that I am rough like Mimi was when I tickle her, and that made me proud! It is an honor to be like her. Part of me wants to have a daughter so I can name her Joan Elizabeth, but the other part does not want to bring a child into this world that would not be able to meet the most perfect Grandmother! I would feel like that child had missed out.

But I'm lucky that she gave me a wonderful Mother, and the best Aunts and Uncles! I feel we are all truly blessed with the family she raised and loved!

Dyann