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My Gramma

My Gramma can't stop- won't stop! The woman is 80 years blessed! I had the utmost honor of being in her presence recently to help celebrate her special birthday. Whether it is golden or platinum, it is hers to grace. Of all my recollections of experience or stories, I recount her as pain, joy, hurt and happiness, fire, sincere, shielding and gladness. From her I inherited tenacity, outspokenness, humility, business-sense, strength, photo-bombing skills, and dimples. My Gramma...can't stop- won't stop. 


* 8 children * 20+ grandchildren * 25+ great-grandchildren*





         
   



    
 







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