I call this a painful joy

The smile so genuine so impeccable

I remember.

19 September
You left. I didn't expect it to be so early. 

Well, death is always unexpected, always painful. 

All your love and selfless deeds

filled our hearts with awe

forever and always.

In the midst of sorrow, I felt joy seeping in this time

because I know 

Heaven is real

and we will never see each other for the last time.

I call this a painful joy.

Love,

your granddaughter.