Today's Message from Nadidi:
Purpose
With just words, it is difficult to express, in a way that will be understood, just how much someone means to another. To help you understand just how much she means, this memorial site was created as an ongoing tribute to and celebration of the life of our beloved "Nadidi," my grandmother, who moved on from this world to a more peaceful place on the afternoon of Christmas Eve 2022. Leading up to her final moments at 4:00 PM, Nadidi listened to music she had enjoyed and danced to countless times over her long and wonderful life. That warmth she radiated to all of us returned to her as she listened to us tell stories of her precious memories until her very last breath. Considering all that happened in the last few years, aren't those the best final moments anyone could have hoped for?
Yet, somehow, as lucky as she was to have such a wonderful departure, a very real void remains with the rest of us. As a bright and shining star now makes its journey from our world to join the others, my hope is that this space here will continue to be a place for her light to shine on. I hope for it to be a place of comfort and wisdom during our toughest trials and hope it can inspire us to remember why we should "Always look at the bright side of life".
A Personal Note of Gratitude
With every fiber of my being, Nadidi, I thank you for the ever-unwavering love, encouragement, deep and meaningful connection, understanding, thoughtfulness, support, playfulness, wisdom, and friendship. You know our bond transcends what can be articulated, but I still need to mention that you have fundamentally carved and molded my thoughts, actions, motivations, and values. You've shaped my core being in ways that no one else could and no one else will. Until the time comes that we meet again, your love and guidance remain in my heart. Not a single day passes without you in my thoughts. My dream is for the day when I once again find myself in your warm and precious . Then, together again, we'll head off to our new home over the horizon to make our favorite gnocchi and rösti.
With all my love,
your "liebe Buebi", forever, no matter how old or big I get; as you've had me confirm to you thousands of times in the past.
