-from Paul-

my grandma died a year ago today. i miss her. she was grace. she was love. she was a collection of moments that made me believe in the goodness of humanity. she is proof to me that love is more powerful than loss.

A frozen rose to mark the day--
a year ago you went away.

still missing you---lisa

"In Christ there is no end---In Christ there is no good bye.
So I will hold on to Jesus as long as I can
to see you again......
I close my eyes and I see your face.
If home's where my heart is
then I am out of place.
Oh won't you give me strength to make it
thru somehow. I've never been more homesick than now."
(Mercy Me/Homesick)

-from Mark-

I cant believe its been 1 year since her passing!!! I still think about her everyday!!!! As I said before she was like a mother to me!!!!! I still miss all the good times we had and wish we could continue them now!! I miss the tradition of vacationing up in Alexandria to see her!!!! We dont go up their anymore because she was the main reason for going!!!! We hope to see you soon Ginia and say hi to Sophie for me!!! I love you!!

Love
Mark

-from Mark-

I still think about you everyday Ginia!!!!!!! You were like a mother to me!!!!! I thank you so much for always making sure your relationship with Paul and Lisa stayed strong!!!!! Thank you for including me in that relationship!!!!! Ginia always put others first and her love for us was indescribable. My heart went out to her when she started to get forgetful because she blamed herself for it and was embarrassed. But, obviously it wasnt her fault!!!!! Whenever I hear or think of Pagliai's Pizza I get sad because it was her favorite place to take us!!! But I also remember the good times we had going there!! She would get so excited to go for pizza, just like a kid!!! There will never be another Ginia!!!!!!!! Even though she has been gone for while it still seems like she should still be here with us!!! I'll never forget her famous lines"I cant stand that man", "Paul, do you like coffee?", "he looked like a bowling ball". There were others that Im forgetting right now. And who could ever forget that contagious laugh!!!!!!!! I'll never forget when we were struggling financially and she gave us a large sum of money and it didnt even phase her because she loved us that much!!!!! I cant wait to see her again soon and seeing that smile. Lastly, she always had a special place in her heart for her grandson Paul!!!!! Goodbye Ginia but see you soon!!!
Mark