One of my most favorite people in the world was born on this day in 1894. My Grandmother, affectionally known as Ding-Ma, would be 127 years old today.

I have kept all of our correspondences and have saved the letters in a special box in storage. I recently read them all and I smiled. Reliving the moments were amazing.

I did/do not have a healthy relationship with my immediate family, but my Grandmother was always a stunningly positive, loving and supportive person in my life. I think of her often and whisper my gratitude for having her in my life along with prayers of thanks for everything she was.

How wonderful was it that I had her in my life as a child and as an adult? (and I lived so far away) she and I will call each other and she would write the most wonderful letters.

Today I am remembering one of the greatest people in my life.

Happy Birthday Ding-Ma. I love you.

Robin