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Originally posted by adobesig:
It must seem odd to say that a 98 2/3-year-old died unexpectedly, but that is how our family is feeling. She went to sleep in her own bed and didn't wake up. She was a very special lady. My father died when I was 9-months-old, but I hit the single mother jackpot. She did not speak English when she started school and ended up speaking almost British English routinely would quote famous authors from memory. She did not understand why she needed to press 1 for English when we lived in the United States. She was kind and giving but a tough parent. When I strayed I would hear, "young man I am raising a man and right now I am just not seeing it." I am so grateful that she loved me enough to be tough when needed. My family was blessed by her and already miss her.