Cruz, my grandmother, was a very important part of my life. Her and my grandfather helped me when I was a young adult trying to find my feet. They took me in and provided a home as well as some much needed guidance which I reluctantly absorbed. I see now, in the way I have raised my children, many of the values they had instilled in me. I know that many of my current successes are in part due to her generosity and spirit. There are so many things I will miss, but one of the things that I will miss the most is her charm and her sense of humor. She had many sayings, some of which I can not mention. She made my smile and laugh all of the time. She truly cared about me and loved me and wanted me to succeed. i hope she will look down on me now and see that she has succeeded in helping me. I hope one day I will be able to thank her.