Great Grandma Ruth

Mommy always taught me that the best way to share emotions is by writing.  

Great Grandma Ruth, I feel so blessed to have grown up with Great Grandparents, and to have shared 22 years of my life with you. I have so many memories, you always smiled when we came in even when you weren't in the mood for company. The carpet in your apartment, just sitting on the couch not necessarily talking the whole time, but enjoying each others company. Looking at pictures with you, ordering Chinese and eating supper with you. NOT moving the chairs out of their indents, or the eggs out of place. I loved being able to take you to the doctor or to the beauty shop, showing off that I have a Great Grandma who always "wants to do things by herself". You always said what was on your mind- every time I put mousse in my hair you would tell me it looks like spaghetti- so I stopped moussing my hair. You never liked the color of my nails, or toe nails. Most importantly the weekly Friday phone calls. I looked forward to telling you what I have been doing, and updating you on my life. Grandma, you always cared, you remembered where I was and what I was doing. You knew what was going on in my life probably more than a lot of my friends. The phone calls weren't ever too long, but always enough to share stories and tell you that I love you. I told you I would come visit and show you pictures, and you would always ask when I am coming because you miss me and wish I was there.

I know you were 98 and ready to die, but I don't think I was ready for you to go. I still haven't told you about the rest of my trip. I always thought I would one day introduce my husband to you, it was kind of a dream I always had, and I haven't done that yet. Somehow in my mind you were ever lasting. You were going to be with me forever. At 98 so sharp, loving, caring, funny, understanding. I would tell all my friends about you, so proud to have a relationship with my 98 year old Great Grandmother. I am so lucky to have had such a good relationship with you without even living so close by.

 I wish I was there to say a proper good-bye. I thank Hashem for not making you suffer and I know you are happy now with Great Grandpa looking down at all your children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. I hope and pray that one day I will live to have such a life filled with nachat and family all around who love and care about me. You will always have a special place in my heart. You taught me a lot about the importance of family and keeping in touch and I thank you for caring so much every time we spoke! I LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU. 

Love always, your #1 Great Granddaughter,  Malka B.