This was taken the last time I saw my grandmother, in Israel at PesachMy grandmother Miriam was 99 when she passed away yesterday. Her life story was one for the books - she dropped out of 4th grade to go tend sheep in her Romanian shtetl. She lived in Bucharest as an adult and came to Israel in 1950, when my dad was two. Moving from Sfat to Yaffa, she made do with her Yiddish and Romanian, never fully learning Hebrew. Whether for good or for bad, I never once had a conversation with her that wasn't translated; I always wished I knew her better.
What I remember most is how happy she was whenever myself and my siblings would come over to her house. My father was the apple of her eye, and in her mind, we didn't fall far from the tree. Her joy at seeing my wedding album was unparalleled. She grinned like mad while reading a book to Xander. And she always, always kissed me on both cheeks whenever I walked in the room. She was a good woman, and she will be missed.
What I remember most is how happy she was whenever myself and my siblings would come over to her house. My father was the apple of her eye, and in her mind, we didn't fall far from the tree. Her joy at seeing my wedding album was unparalleled. She grinned like mad while reading a book to Xander. And she always, always kissed me on both cheeks whenever I walked in the room. She was a good woman, and she will be missed.
8 comments:
A lovely tribute, Michal. And it's true. She adored your father and you!
May her memory be a blessing.
I am so sorry for you loss. What an extraordinary woman she was! Seems there are a lot of them in your family!
lots of love
Billu, I remember the quiet, good, generous woman your mother was. Yes, she adored you and felt blessed to have you for a son. With good reason. A better son does not exist. Never a Shabbat passed that you did not visit her, and I believe it was the energy of your loving attention to her that granted her her blissful 99 years.
Bless you, as we bless her memory.
Lillian Liss
I'm so sorry for your loss, but perhaps I understand even more how you are such a wonderful loving person and parent. Miriam's love does indeed flow through you to Xander. And so she will live on in hearts.
Thank you so much, everyone. I appreciate it.
Hugs, Michal! Thinking of you!
Awwwww...I know the feeling of losing a loved one, especially one that lived such an inspiring life.
Take care Michal, love you lots, and if you need someone to talk to, I'm always here.
Miss you!
Tara
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