Ingrid.
For those of you that don't know, Ingrid is my mother's step-mom, making her my step-grandmother. I don't like saying that though. In a sense that word ... "step" ... doesn't allow the tremendous impact she's had on our lives to shine through. In my family, we don't use the word "step" - there is no need to.
Ingrid is one of those people that makes you believe there is true good in this world. In my entire life, I've never seen her actually get angry. She's the support system of our family.
She is the one that ...
... no matter how old we get - will never forget to give us a birthday card.
... will throw a spur of the moment family dinner simply because she misses us.
... no matter how chaotic our lives may get, won't let us forget that family is truly what matters.
... keeps our family traditions going.
... will drop anything to help you - without you asking.
... with one look, will make you realize you swore ... and feel guilty about it.
Ingrid is the one that, when my grandfather died, would go into the other room to cry ... because she didn't want to upset anyone. She always puts others first ... even when we don't deserve it.
Everyone should be so lucky to have someone like her in their lives.
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