A loving mother, grandmother, and friend...

My mother brought us to this country with only two suitcases. She spent her entire life trying to make my life amazing, and she succeeded. She worked hard to build a wonderful world for us. She helped many people along the way, and did so selflessly. She had a way of meeting people, who instantly loved her, everywhere she went. She loved her granddaughters and would instantly get excited when she saw or heard them coming. I remember the intense love and excitement with each of their births. It was magical to watch. Those girls loved their grandma so very much. I can't count the number of people who loved her through her life and I hope to see many of you as we celebrate her life.