Dear Nana,
Even though you’ve been gone for years, it still feels like yesterday we were piecing together puzzles. There’s not a day that goes by where I don’t think of you. I think about you when I walk by the framed photos of you that are propped up throughout the house. They show just the way I remember, loving and kind. I can feel you with me when I see your old recipe book lying on the kitchen counter, its even written in your handwriting. Yesterday, my mom made one of your old pound cake recipes and as the scent of baked butter and sugar filled the house, it brought me back to thoughts of you. Even though you’ve been gone for years, its nice to feel that I still have pieces of you in my life that can bring you back to me in an instant.
You weren’t in my life for long but the time we spent together will stay with me forever. One of the things that I miss the most are the Sunday night dinners we used to have. Getting to share food and laughter with you every Sunday gave me something to look forward to every single week. Now, every Sunday feels somewhat bleak. You were someone that was such a large part of my life; someone who brought me constant happiness and joy. You were one of the best things to ever happen to me and for that, I’ll always be grateful. I love you Nana.
Forever and always,
Tess.
English 110 Spring 2020 10:10-11:00 
Tess, I really enjoyed reading your letter. It is extremely touching and funny enough I actually wrote about my grandpa who passed a couple years ago. So, I can relate to this. I loved the part about your mom baking the pound cake, and how the smell brought back so many memories of your Nana. It’s little things like this that allow your relatives who have passed to truly live forever. It’s the memories that give them eternal life. It truly is a beautiful thing to think about. It sounds like your Nana was a wonderful woman and you learned a lot from her. It is people like this that you will remember the rest of your life. I hope you are doing well and staying safe!
-Max Pickles
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tess,
i really enjoyed the thought you put into this letter. I am so sorry for your loss i can only imagine how hard that must be. However, it is so awesome that you could have such an awesome relationship with your Nana. I know so many people do not get the time or means to bond with their grandparents much and you were so lucky to have gotten such a beautiful relationship with yours. All of the little activities you guys would do together are so so cute. Im so happy you got such an awesome friendship with your Nana. It seems like she will be with you forever.
i really liked your piece and i hope you are doing well!
-caroline erlandsen
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I absolutely loved reading this piece and feeling the love that you have for your Nana was incredible. How you spoke about the little things that reminded you of her made me smile because it shows that connection you have with her will never be lost. She sounds like she was truly an amazing woman and I am sure her pound cake recipe is delicious! Thank you for sharing such a beautiful piece.
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