When I woke up this morning, a reminder went off on my phone. Ahh it's one of my best friend's birthdays. About half an hour later, the date triggered another memory. Nine years today since my beloved nana died. I still miss and think of her every day and how huge her impact on my world was. It made me think about grandparents and the role they play in our lives,  how much they influence us whether they are with us for a short time or a long time. … [Read more...]