All In the Family June/July 2018

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First Union Missionary Baptist Church: The 'U'

First Union Missionary Baptist Church

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Contents Jessica's Journal

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Upcoming Events

page 12

Non Profit

page 14

Member Spotlight

page 16

Happy Father's Day

page 19

Membership News

page 22

There's POWER In Your PERSISTENCE

Ministry Updates & Events

Dr. Martin Luther King Parade Foundation, Inc. Scholarship Program

All In The 'DRISDOM' Family

Mother's Day 2018 FOUR GENERATIONS STRONG Sister Sarah Barnum, with her daughter, Kim Williams, her granddaughter, Khadijiah Boone, and great-granddaughter, Kenzie.

Mother's Day 2018 FOUR GENERATIONS STRONG Mother Marjorie Parham, with her daughter, Margaret Butler, granddaughter, Miranda Wheatley, and great-granddaughter, Alexis.

Father's Day Wishes

• Gone, But Not Forgotten • Gwendolyn Yvonne Sanders • Annie Payne • Happy Birthday • Academic Excellence • Congratulations 2018 Graduates • Welcome New Members

Mother's Day Wishes Mother's Day Wishes

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OFFICERS

Rev. B.E. Garmon, Sr., Pastor b.e.garmon@firstunionmbc.com

Minister James Thompkins ministerthompkins@firstunionmbc.com

Anthony Brown, Chairman deaconbrown@firstunionmbc.com

Minister Jamaruz Thompkins ministerjthompkins@firstunionmbc.com

Bernard Reese, Vice-Chairman deaconreese@firstunionmbc.com

DEACON BOARD

Donnell Haynes, Trustee Chair.

Donnell.haynes@firstunionmbc.com Debra Smalls, Church Clerk debra.smalls@firstunionmbc.com CHURCH Zemetrious Griffin, Pastor's Asst. zemetrious.griffin@firstunionmbc.com

Deacon Robert L. Barnum, Jr. deaconbarnum@firstunionmbc.com Deacon Anthony Brown deaconbrown@firstunionmbc.com Deacon Joseph Echols deaconechols@firstunionmbc.com Deacon Michael A. Hudgins, Sr. deaconhudgins@firstunionmbc.com

Deandra Riley, Asst. Clerk deandra.riley@firstunionmbc.com

Deacon Tom Marshall

Debra Smalls, Church Clerk debra.smalls@firstunionmbc.com

Deacon Bernard Reese deaconreese@firstunionmbc.com

MINISTERS

Deacon Wendell Pope, Jr. deaconpope@firstunionmbc.com

Minister William Clemons ministerclemons@firstunionmbc.com Elder Melvin Davis elderdavis@firstunionmbc.com Elder Earl Mosley eldermosley@firstunionmbc.com

Deacon Robert Scott, Jr. deaconscottjr@firstunionmbc.com Deacon Mark Sherman, Sr. deaconsherman@firstunionmbc.com Deacon Theodis Whitehead deaconwhitehead@firstunionmbc.com

Rev. Wendell Pope, Sr. revpope@firstunionmbc.com

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Contact Information P. O. Box 1223 | Brandon, FL 33509 www.all-inthe-family.com | info@all-inthe-family Advertisements ads@all-inthe-family.com Editor Connie Williams editor@all-inthe-family.com Assistant Editor Jessica Williams jwilliams@all-inthe-family.com

This Month's Contributors Jessica Williams Ava Drisdom Distribution Online via ISSUU This magazine is published bi-monthly (every two months). Please visit our website at www.all-inthe-family.com for the publishing schedule for the remainder of 2018.

Resurrection Sunday Sister Kim Williams, Youth Department Ministry Leader, poses with one of First Union's precious youth, Euquan Everett.

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Jessica's Journal

There is POWER in your PERSISTENCE! Jessica Williams, Assistant Editor

Sometimes, as Christians, we tend to be impatient and want things on our own schedule, instead of waiting on the Lord and trusting Him and His timing. At times, we honestly feel like we are so deserving of it all and should not have to work for anything. And that, is a shame.

We make the constant mistake of thinking that just because we say we love the Lord and receive Him as our Lord and Savior, that there should not be any work involved to validate our words; we shouldn’t walk what we talk.

The Bible clearly states that “Faith without works is DEAD!” It also says in 2 Thessalonians 3:10 that if a man does not work, he does not eat. You must put in the work and show that you really desire what the Lord has in store for you. You should be PERSISTENT in all that you do in life, especially whatever you do for God. He knows the exact moment when you can truly appreciate that blessing you have been longing for and use that blessing for the ultimate edification of His kingdom. You can go back into the Old Testament and see how God blessed those who had powerful persistence. For instance, Joseph. He was sold into slavery by his own brothers and put in jail behind false accusations, but he ultimately ended up being the one who would save his people. He remained persistent in his faith even when it seemed like there was nothing left for him.

Job became ill, lost everything he had, and even his wife told him to curse God and die. He remained persistent in his faith and told his wife that “Although he slay me, yet will I trust Him.” God not only restored everything that Job lost, but gave him TWICE as much! That is a true example of how powerful your persistence can be!

There are many people in the Bible who are examples of powerful persistence, such as Moses, Gideon, Jabez, Peter, and those are just a couple. Imagine what God would do in our lives if we remained persistent in our walk with Him? We couldn’t thank Him enough for all of those blessings, even if we had ten thousand tongues! He wants to bless us and give us the desires of our hearts, but we must have power in our persistence!

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First Union Missionary Baptist Church: The 'U'

Upcoming Events Ministries & Contacts YOUTH GRADUATION & RECOGNITION Friday; June 8, 2018; 7:00PM First Union Missionary Baptist Church Youth Department Contact: Kim Williams FATHER’S DINNER Friday; June 15, 2018; 7:00PM First Union Missionary Baptist Church

WOMEN’S FELLOWSHIP Saturday; June 23, 2018 First Union Missionary Baptist Church Women's Ministry Contact: Pastor Garmon ADULT USHERS ANNIVERSARY Sunday; June 24, 2018; 10:00AM First Union Missionary Baptist Church Ushers Ministry Contact: Michael Riley DEACONESS CLOTHES CLOSET Saturday; June 30, 2018 First Union Missionary Baptist Church Deaconess Contact: Valarie Brown

VBS 2018 Monday-Friday; July 9-13, 2018 First Union Missionary Baptist Church Contact: Valarie Brown THE ‘U’ GOES TO FRIENDSHIP Sunday; July 15, 2018; 4:00PM Friendship Missionary Baptist Church DRAMA PRE-ANNIVERSARY Friday; July 20, 2018; 7:00PM First Union Missionary Baptist Church Drama Ministry Contact: Yvonne Clarke

ARTS

• Drama

Contact: Yvonne Clarke • Faith In Motion Contact: April Jones CHRISTIAN EDUCATION • New Members

Contact: Rev. Wendell Pope, Sr.

• Sunday School

Contact: Deacon Robert Scott, Jr.

FIRST TOUCH • Greeters Contact: Margaret Butler • Ushers Contact: Michael Riley MUSIC • Male Chorus Contact: Deacon Bernard Reese • No. 1 Choir Contact: Deacon Tom Marshall • Special Chorus Contact: Deacon Mark Sherman SERVICE • Culinary Contact: Dorothy Hudgins • Medical Contact: Janae Thompkins • Sound Contact: Richard Hudgins OUTREACH • Mission Contact: Cookie Thompkins • Women's Contact: Rev. B.E. Garmon, Sr. YOUTH DEPARTMENT

Contact: Kim Williams

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Ministry Updates CHURCH ANNIVERSARY First Union celebrated the Church's 96th Anniversary with three nights of PreAnniversary Services which led up to the Anniversary Service on Sunday, April 22, 2018.

YOUTH BOWLING The Youth Bowling scheduled for Saturday, April 21, 2018, will be rescheduled.

MOTHER'S DINNER The Mother's Dinner scheduled for Friday, May 11, 2018, will be rescheduled.

FAITH IN MOTION Congratulations are extended to 'Faith In Motion' on celebrating their Anniversary on Sunday, May 20, 2018.

SPECIAL CHORUS The Special Chorus would like to thank all Alumni Members who contributed to their upcoming Anniversary Souvenir Book. The book will be available on their anniversary on the 4th Sunday in September. Please remember to contact Connie Williams at connie.williams@firstunionmbc.com if you would like to purchase a copy of the book. Monies will be due by August 1, 2018. Thank you!

FIRST LADY PAINT DAY Saturday; July 21, 2018 Women's Ministry Contact: Pastor Garmon DRAMA ANNIVERSARY Sunday; July 22, 2018; 10:00AM First Union Missionary Baptist Church Drama Ministry Contact: Yvonne Clarke

BACK-TO-SCHOOL BASH Friday; July 27, 2018; 7:00PM Youth Department Contact: Kim Williams

THE ‘U’ GOES TO NORTHSIDE Sunday; August 12, 2018; 3:30PM Northside Missionary Baptist Church MALE CHORUS PRE-ANNIVERSARY Saturday; August 18, 2018; 7:00PM First Union Missionary Baptist Church Male Chorus Contact: Deacon Bernard Reese MALE CHORUS ANNIVERSARY Sunday; August 19, 2018; 10:00AM Male Chorus Contact: Deacon Bernard Reese CHURCH PICNIC Saturday; August 25, 2018; 10:00AM

FAMILY & FRIENDS DAY Sunday, August 26, 2018; 10:00AM First Union Missionary Baptist Church

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Dr. Martin Luther King Parade Foundation, Inc.

SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

“Give 29 to Help Build Strong Minds” The Dr. Martin Luther King Parade Foundation, Inc. has established the “Give 29 to Help Build Strong Minds” Scholarship Program. In honor of the 298th year anniversary of the City of Tampa’s Martin Luther King Day Parade, the Foundation is soliciting minimum $29 contributions from all who want to contribute. College costs are increasingly out of reach for far too many deserving students and a college education has endured as a major key to success. A $29 contribution allows donors big and small to make a difference in the future of our young achievers of tomorrow. Our theme: “I Live the Dream, I Give $29 to Help Build Strong Minds!”

Local Non-Profit Dr. King was a staunch supporter of education for all and the Foundation wants to honor his dream by doing the same. This program is also consistent with the Foundation’s mission of ensuring lasting positive community impact stemming from the parade.

The Foundation is pleased to announce this year’s Scholarship Chair in Mrs. Gwen Myers. She along with Honorary Chairpersons Ms. Tamara Shamburger, Hillsborough County School Board Member, Mr. Bob Conigliaro, VP of Community Relations Caspers Company McDonald’s and her committee will be working diligently with local schools and organizations vetting qualified applicants. Community service hours are also part of the scholarship application criteria. Moreover, the scholarship awardees have an established track record for service as a prerequisite.

Larger contributions are of course welcome but your $29 will go a long way to helping us reach our goals. Awardees going forward will receive a special MLK Commemorative Gift and be announced at our soon to be annual Parade Gala preceding the parade in January. Our Annual Gala will be Thursday, January 11, 2018 where we officially award the 2018 scholarship recipients and other programs. Please make your contribution today!

MLK Commemorative Gifts $29. - MLK Arm Band $129. - MLK T-Shirt $229. - MLK Print $329. - MLK Gala Ticket (1) $429. - MLK Gala Tickets (1) and Patron Listing $529. - MLK Gala Tickets (2) Note: For each additional $100 donation over $529, a Gala ticket will be awarded. Donate now To make your donation online, visit our Facebook page at Dr. Martin Luther King Parade Foundation “Go Fund Me” campaign, or mail your check payable to Dr. Martin Luther King Parade Foundation, 5508 N. 50 th Street, Suite 28, Tampa, FL 33610.

The Dr. Martin Luther King Parade Foundation, Inc., a 501(c)3 non-profit, was formed in the year 2014 for the expressed purposes of expanding, improving and strengthening efforts to make the City of Tampa’s Martin Luther King Day Parade an event the city could be proud of year after year. Founder and Foundation President Robert Scott Jr. started his involvement with planning and implementing the city’s annual parade as a city employee and key member of the City of Tampa-Hillsborough County Employees MLK Memorial Scholarship Fund organization. Upon his retirement from the city, and with the encouragement of former parade organizers, Mr. Scott took over the coordination of all parade activities and started the Parade Foundation to provide a permanent infrastructure for planning and funding the parade, while building an organization that would be capable of putting on an outstanding event on a consistent basis.

Click here for the Scholarship Application, or you can visit the site at http://mlkjrparade.com.

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Drisdom The Drisdom Family's Favorite Scriptures and/or Hymns are: Abe (Jay) Drisdom, Sr. Psalms 23

Ava Drisdom Psalms 23 Abriana (Bri) Drisdom Because of who you are Abe (AJ) Drisdom, Jr. Psalms 51; I Surrender All The Family that prays together, stays together.

I'm sure I am not the only person who has heard this saying, and if you attend First Union or visited, you have seen Abe Sr., Ava, Abriana and Abe Jr. ... the DRISDOM FAMILY... praying together!

The Drisdom’s originally joined First Union Missionary Baptist Church under former pastor, Sylvester Robinson. After leaving First Union and seeking a Church home, they decided to return and become active members. The family will be celebrating their 5th year of membership this year and are definitely holding true to their decision to not only rejoin the Church, but to become active as well.

Upon returning to First Union, the Drisdom's rolled up their collective sleeves and began serving. Abe, who goes by 'Jay', is a member of several ministries. He currently serves as the Secretary of the Male Chorus, member of the Board of Trustees, a member of the Missionary Society (Mission Ministry), and is 'on call' with the Drama

Husband and Wife, Jay & Ava, serve together with the Mission.

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Ministry.

Like, her husband, Ava is also very active in ministry work. She currently serves as the Assistant Secretary for the Greeters Ministry. She also serves, alongside her husband, Jay, as a member of the Missionary Society (Mission Ministry).

Anyone who has been fortunate to have seen 'Faith In Motion', you have definitely been blessed to see Abriana (Bri) bless us through dance. She also serves with her mother as a member of the Greeters Ministry, currently serving as the ministry's Secretary. Bri also participates with the Drama Ministry.

Although he is away at college, he is not too far away that we don't get to see the youngest member of the Drisdom family, Abe, Jr... better known as AJ. AJ is also a member of the Greeters Ministry and participates with the Drama Ministry as needed.

The Drisdoms are a very close, tight-knit family.

Abe and Ava have been together for 33 years and recently celebrated their 25th Wedding Anniversary on May 8th 2018.

Siblings, Bri & AJ, share a close bond.

The Drisdoms are native Floridians; Abe hails from Vero Beach, Ava is from Ocala, while Bri & AJ are Tampa born and raised. The family currently resides in Tampa, EXCEPT for their three other children. That's right, there are actually five Drisdom children! Harold lives in Cold Spring, NY; Takena in Bainbridge, GA; and Donte lives right here in Wesley Chapel, FL.

Both Bri and AJ are enrolled in school with Bri attending HCC and AJ attending South Florida State College Avon Park, currently in his sophomore year. Bri just obtained her Associates of Science Degree on May 4 th. Congratulations, Bri!

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Happy Father's Day to ALL father's at First Union Missionary Baptist Church!

Special shout out to my favorite men in my life; Pastor/Husband/Father Bruce E. Garmon, Sr. and my two sons, Jermaine R. Dean and Bruce E. Garmon Jr. Carla R. Garmon

In Memoriam Happy Father's Day to our Father and Grandfather, Richard A. Hudgins.

'Resting in God's Loving Arms' Love, Connie & Jessica Williams

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Membership News The hand of God has once again moved swiftly and quite unexpectedly. Sister Yvonne Sanders has left us to go home to be with the Lord. She was a faithful member and will surely be missed.

Rev. B. E. Garmon, Sr., M.Div-Pastor First Union MBC

Gone, But Not Forgotten ... Gwendolyn Yvonne Sanders Sympathies are extended to the family of First Union's longtime member, SISTER GWENDOLYN YVONNE SANDERS. Sister Sanders crossed over into immortality on Saturday, April 28, 2018. Her home church, First Union MBC, is where family and friends gathered to comfort each other at the Wake held on Friday, May 4, from 5:00-7:00pm. Mourners returned the next day at 11:00am for her Homegoing Service , where the Rev. B.E. Garmon, Sr. officiated. After the Interment, (Orange Hill Cemetery), family and friends were received in the C.J. Long Fellowship Hall for the Repast.

Along with her First Union Family, Sister Sanders leaves her sister Jean Harrison, niece Patrice Hopkins, and god-daughter, Yvonne Cook, to cherish her precious memories.

Please remember to keep our members and their families lifted up in prayer during their time of sorrow.

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Gone, But Not Forgotten...Annie Payne

One day with the Lord is the same as a thousand years, and a thousand years to us is just as one day to God! Man marvels at his time on earth, 70, 80, 90 or more years, as if it is some great accomplishment; but God says man’s life is nothing but a vapor that quickly vanishes away! We come forth in the morning as a flower, and ‘before’ the evening comes, we have already faded away.

It is with a somber heart that I write to inform you that the will of God has supersede the life of man and He has reclaimed yet another soul from the land of the dying to the land of the Living!

On Friday May 11, at the tender young age of 93, Sis. Annie Payne was called from labor to reward. She has received her Crown of Glory which God has promised to all those who live for Him!

Annie Payne was born on April 15, 1925 in Tallahas-

see, Florida to the late Eunice McCray, Sr. and Geneva Brown, and was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Payne.

Sister Payne was a member of First Union M.B. Church and loved making people laugh. She enjoyed cooking, decorating, and spending time with family and friends.

Sister Payne was called home on May 11, 2018. Her Homegoing Service was held on Saturday, May 19, 2018, at 2:00 with Pastor B.E. Garmon, Sr. officiat-

Rev. B. E. Garmon, Sr., M.Div-PastorFirst Union MBC

ing, following the Family Visitation at 1:00. Both services were held at First Union.

Along with her First Union Family, she leaves special members Brenda Reese-Brown, Deacon Bernard Reese and Ernestine Larry to cherish her memories.

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Happy Birthday to all First Union Family & Friends. A very special Happy 'Belated' Birthday, to the best Pastor in the world, Rev. Bruce E. Garmon, Sr., who celebrated his life day on May 1st!  Sympathies are extended to Sister Doris Delain and Family in the passing of her

beloved sister, Mrs. Evelyn Alexander. Please keep Sister Delain and family lifted in prayer during this difficult time.  Happy Birthday to Jessica Williams, Assistant Editor-All In The Family Magazine,

who will celebrate her special day on June 29th!  God just keeps on blessing her! Happy Birthday to Mother Yvonne Hudgins, who

will celebrate another year of being blessed on July 2nd, when she will celebrate her 79th birthday!  Congratulations are extended to all First Union youth who displayed Academic

Excellence during the 2017-2018 school year, and to the following youth who obtained Honor Roll Status during the 3rd Quarter grading period : • • • • • •

Asia Calloway Ian Collins Euquan Everett Shonecia Griffin Marquez Harris Brianna Hudgins

• • • • •

Sister Jessica Williams

Zariah McDaniels Kaiden Smalls Jessie Stephens Alexis Wheatley Daimeiona Wiley

 Please help us to wish our graduating seniors, Aaron Clemons, William Garrett,

and Alexis Wheatley continued success as they leave the comforts of High School and journey into their next milestone; college. (Please see our featured graduates in this section. You may also see their bios on our website at http:// firstunionmbc.com/graduates.html).

Mother Yvonne Hudgins

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The Youth Department Cordially Invite You To Attend Their

Annual Youth Recognition and Awards Banquet Recognizing Their

Honor Students and the

Class of 2018

Aaron Clemons

William Garrett

Friday  June 8, 2018  7:00PM C.J. Long Fellowship Hall

First Union Missionary Baptist Church 'Dare To Dream Big' Rev. B.E. Garmon, Sr., M.Div - Pastor

Alexis Wheatley

c/o 2018

Please join us in congratulating

Aaron Clemons on receiving his

Diploma

from Chamberlain High School during their Graduation Ceremony held on Friday, May 18, 2018 @ 4:00PM, at the Florida State Fairgrounds.

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c/o 2018

Please join us in congratulating

William Garrett on receiving his

Diploma

from Middleton High School during their Graduation Ceremony held on Friday, May 25, 2018 @ 9:00AM, at the Florida State Fairgrounds.

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c/o 2018

Please join us in congratulating

Alexis Wheatley on receiving her

Diploma

from Tampa Bay Technical High School during their Graduation Ceremony held on Monday, May 21, 2018 @ 9:00AM, at the Florida State Fairgrounds.

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As sports addicts, the family spends every spare moment they can indulging in some sort of sporting activity; whether its going to AJ’s college games or just watching sports on TV. When he can, Jay also loves to fish.

All around the Drisdoms enjoy spending time together as a family, and with their Church Family at

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Union for all of the love, kindness and prayers over the years.  First Union would like to welcome Dwight Baker, Jr., who joined First Union as a Candidate for Baptism on Sunday, May 13, 2018. Dwight will be baptized and receive the Right

Hand of Fellowship during our Lord's Supper Service on June 3, 2018 @ 6:00PM.  First Union would also like to

welcome Mohamad Mosley, who came before the congregation on Sunday, May 20, 2018 on Christian Experience. He will also receive the Right Hand of Fellowship during our Lord's Supper Service on June 3, 2018 @ 6:00PM

Any and all input, business and personal ads, artwork, etc. must be received by June 30, 2018 to be included in our August 2018 issue. For more information, visit our website at www.all-inthe-family.com.

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Connie Williams to her mother, Yvonne

Pavonne' Scott to all the Mothers in her life

There are just no words that can express just what you mean to me, so I'll just say 'I love you, Ma'.

Happy Mother's Day!

Happy Mothers Day to all the Mothers in my life.

You mean so much to me.

Carla Garmon to her daughter, Erica

Happy Mother's day to all the mothers and a special shout out to my beautiful daughter, Erica. I'm so proud of you. Love, Mommy

Jessica Williams to her mother, Connie Happy Mother’s Day to my bestie, my ride or die, the woman who has molded me and shaped me to be the young woman I am today.

Ma, I tell you everyday that I love you but today, not only do I want to say that but I also want to say I’m thankful for you. Some people are not as fortunate as I am to have their mother, especially a mother who is as caring, loving, hard working, and God fearing as you. My loudest cheerleader, my hardest critic, my most trustworthy confidant, the list goes on and on .... I could literally write a book on how absolutely awesome you are!! I’m not y’all, I’m not lol. It’s easy to honor, respect, and cherish ones dear to you when they are gone, but as long as we’re here together, you will know, everyday how much I’m thankful for your gorgeous self! Love you Queen!!!

Jessica Williams to her grandmother, Yvonne Happy Mother’s Day to this beautiful woman right here. If you ever spent any kind of time with her, she has truly been a blessing in your life. She loves with everything in her. Her caring spirit is indescribable.

Her smile can turn anyone’s dim day, bright. She loves the Lord, she loves her family. Grandma, you are such a gem. The love you give/show me, the wisdom and knowledge you pass down to me, the strength you exhibit, each and every day, is absolutely remarkable.

I can’t truly express in words how honored I am, not only to know you, but to be part of you. Being your granddaughter is something I will never take for granted. It’s a joy to be around you and to have such a special, close bond with you! You are ALWAYS there for me. I know that if anyone else in this world doesn’t love me, my mom and YOU do! I’m forever thankful for you!!

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