Alice is my Mom. I’m the youngest daughter. As Mom always said “You’re my baby”. My heart breaks at the thought of not having her here for me. She was more precious than gold and diamonds. My life will never be the same. I can’t wait to meet her in heaven. I know she will be waiting for me. Her baby girl.

Am in tears as I write this because I know ya’ll are in so much pain, having lost your dear, sweet Mother. Please know that she, as well as her family, has been in our thoughts and prayers. There is an image I will always have of her walking in the kitchen door at Howard and Shirley’s house in Biscayne Park. She was carrying an apple pie that looked right out of Southern Living and was smiling, as always, and so gracious. Thank you for sharing her with our family! If there is a bingo game in Heaven, I’m sure she is in control of the table! XOXO

Granny words can not express how much I love you. I know you know how much we are all going to miss you! Jesus has truly blessed our family with such a wonderful, sweet, and caring mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and most of all our best friend. You were so much, to so many. As the years went bye, we all knew our time was limited, but did not want to believe that you would not be here some day. According to you granny you were going to live past 100, and you made us all believe it. We have had her in all of our lives for 91 years Which is far and few between She was always so cheerful, even when she was struggling to breathe, and wasn’t having the best of days. She let nothing stand in the way of her happiness. I can’t stop thinking of all the memories we have together… plus the many more our whole family has shared. I am so thankful that you made it to my wedding day… and i guess you could say that it would have been selfish of me to think that you could be here to see your great-great-grandchildren. you always called me your little Tammy no matter how big I was. My heart hurt on the day Jorge and I got our own house, because you begged me to come back home. The last week I spent with you, was the best week of my life. I am so thankful I got to be wright there by your side as you sailed away to a better place. We love you so much and although your job here is done, you will always be in my heart. I can’t wait to see you in heaven. God Bless you my nanny, you will never be forgotten.

The Best Grandmother I could of ever asked for always there to listen or try to feed you her made up Recipes or Deserts and we will never forget her home made bread that should of been in the Bakery’s I’m Promising myself to think of you often and have talks with you still, I hope they understand you were an Angel with Big Wings before making it to Heaven Bless You….

Shirley, Russ & I want to extend our prayers to you and your family. We never knew your Mom but she must of been a great person to have such a beautiful daughter as you. God Bless you.

To my dearest family, some things I’d like to say…

but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.

I’m writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.

Here, there’s no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I’m out of sight.

Remember that I’m with you every morning, noon and night.

That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,

God picked me up and hugged me and He said, “I welcome you.”

It’s good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.

As for your dearest family, they’ll be here later on.

I need you here badly; you’re part of my plan.

There’s so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.

And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.

And when you lie in bed at night, the day’s chores put to flight.

God and I are closest to you….in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years

because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.

But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.

Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.

But if I were to tell you, you wouldn’t understand.

But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o’er.

I’m closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;

but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.

It was always my philosophy and I’d like it for you too…

that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who’s in sorrow and pain,

then you can say to God at night……”My day was not in vain.”

And now I am contented….that my life has been worthwhile,

knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,

just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.

When you’re walking down the street, and you’ve got me on your mind;

I’m walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it’s time for you to go…. from that body to be free,

remember you’re not going…..you’re coming here to me.

To my sweetheart,

Nanny I miss you more and more every day that passes. You were

the best granny anyone could have ever had. My soul cannot wait

to see you in heaven. It crys for you every day. Its been 18 months

since you left your family and we still think of you and all your loving

ways. I find myself saying and acting like you more and more. I pray

for your soul in heaven every day and I know You are in a better place.

Until we meet again my sweetheart R.I.P. I’ll love you forever and

will never forget you ..

Love you your Poopsie

Denise Gaitan

grandaughter