Hi Grandma

I hope you’re not missing us too much up there.

I was with your sisters this weekend. We talked about a lot of things, and I couldn’t help but miss you being there; especially while we were having your mom’s famous molokhiyah for lunch.

It’s been too long since we sat together and talked, you know?

I miss watching the news with you. I’m obsessed with it, too. It’s the first thing I do in the morning. It kind of messes with my mood lately, but I know how important it is to know what’s happening in the world. Also, I’m too curious to not know.

While I was reading the newspaper today with your sister, her cat came up to me and started begging me to play. Your sister was a little confused because Bingo doesn’t really like other people. I told her it’s probably your cat-loving blood that attracts them to me. I love that.

Oh, and.. happy birthday grandma. You popped into my mind again on my flight back home. Just a couple of tears up in the sky and a slight heartache as I remember your hugs.

I love you, always.