Grandmother, this is how I knew you

Some pictures across time and space
Stories told by my mother in memory
A fleeting memory of a week-long visit 30 years ago —
Grandmother, this is how I knew you.

A legacy of strength and determination,
Lessons of love and family,
Values of intelligence and learning
All passed down to us through my mother.

You will be missed by many,
But your spirit will live on
In your family which has spread across the world
And their many works and accomplishments.

The matriarch of a distinguished family,
A guide by example and instruction,
A source of kindness and inspiration,
I am proud to be your grandson!
Grandmother, this is how I knew you.

We love you always.

Dr. Marc and Jill Evensen
Kimberly Kate (13) and Lance David (11)

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