We are still in disbelief that Mima Skillz is no longer with us. She passed away on December 21, 2009 of cancer. We are so thankful that Ella was able to become so close to her grandma and create such great memories. We are thankful that she was coherent to the end and that we had the opportunity to say goodbye. She was a strong, caring, loving force of nature. She helped so many kids with her years of education in the special education field and raised two great kids...one of which I am thankful for all the lessons she taught him. :) She loved her granddaughter SO much and even in the end - her face brightened with the sight of her or the sound of her telling her silly jokes. Ella is taking it the best a 4 1/2 year old can but is struggling as she should be. She talks of her often saying how much she will miss her, what she is doing in heaven and telling her favorite Mima Skillz stories. Life will not be the same but as I promised her at her funeral - I will never let Ella forget her. I will honor that promise - although I won't have to do much reminding as she loves her very much and will miss her just as much. RIP Donna. You will be missed.
