Has ears that truly listen, arms that always hold,

Love that's never ending and a heart made of gold.

I will forever carry with me fond memories of so many years of holdays with my whole family, including great-aunts and uncles and a large extended family. (I though everybody celebrated holdays with 20-30 people!). Our life was surrounded by beautiful food and the securty of home and family.

I remember holidays in the white house, running all over the place and climbing on Grandmpa as he napped. I remember grilled cheese sandwiches on the sun porch at the house on Grand River, and many family gatherings on Market Street. 

I remember a time when Grandma came to stay with us while Mom and Dad went on a trip. As she left, her parting words were: "It's time to blow this popsicle stand!" That is my Grandmother! A woman full of surprises, joy, and love. A strong, beautiful and regal woman. A role model to us all. You will always be with me and now it is time to blow this popsicle stand.

-Your Granddaughter, Susan Homick-Gillen