Sunday, January 19, 2025
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Nana,
I am so grateful for the 31 years I had you in my life. I will cherish every memory, every cry, and every laugh we had together whether it was in person or on the phone. I will remember taking baths in your giant tub while looking up above through the skylight at the clouds and the sun leaking through. I will remember our trips in the car singing all of our favorite songs to and from everywhere we traveled. Remembering all the heartfelt and deep conversations that we had when I was younger, to when I was a teenager, and even to a young adult brings tears to my eyes. Your art wasn’t the only thing that was inspiring Nana, it was you. You motivated me when I couldn’t see the light at the end of the tunnel. Much more than once, sometimes even on a weekly basis. You did whatever it took to raise me right and even dealt with people you didn’t like just to come visit me when I was sick. I will remember every time you showed up for me even when the circumstances or people made you uncomfortable. I will never forget how every time the garage opened, my heart would drop to my feet because you and Papa had finally arrived. As you got older, the visits became less but our relationship never weakened. It was always comforting talking to you no matter how much time went by from our last conversation. You were always one to withstand any storm and you have helped me make the toughest decisions in my life that a lot of people don’t even know about. I know it’s selfish of me to still want you and Papa here with us but it brings me relief to know that you don’t have to struggle without Papa anymore. Nana, I could go on forever about the unconditional love you have shown me over the past 31 years. Even when no one else did, I always felt like you believed in me and that you were always routing for me even when we would disagree. I could always count on you to stand up for me when I was right but you also always made sure I knew when I was wrong. Losing you and Papa has devastated me deeply despite your ages and I miss you both tremendously. Waking up without you both here is literally like living the same bad dream over and over again. I will share your memories with anyone willing to listen hoping to leave the impact on them that you both have left on me. I love you both so much and I am hoping that you are both at peace together.
Your Granddaughter (Forever an Adler),
Audra Adler Valdez
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