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October 10, 2003

Teta

My grandmother, my mom's mother, passed away today. She was old and had lived a full life, and I hope that she is resting a long way away from the pain of old age and a failing body.

She was a wonderful woman, my teta. She always was happy to see us, to spoil us.

I remember going to her house as a kid and spending the night. We'd wake up in the morning and go across the street to get some milk and eggs. Fresh from the farm and delivered to the heart of Beirut before we even woke up. A fantastic breakfast.

Being around her meant being well fed. She could cook like a dream. Fantastic Lebanese food, seemingly made from anything available. She was tireless in the kitchen. You had to eat, for not eating was not an option. She would feed us as if she knew that our parents were withholding meals.

It was always a joy to see her when she would visit us in Kuwait. I loved her stories, her way with us, her mannerisms and everything. She would sit on the balcony and enjoy her arguileh, smoking a wonderful honeyed tobacco.

But these last few months have not been easy. Constantly in and out of hospitals, she eventually succumbed. I talked to her last Sunday. She was out of the hospital again, and she sounded good and full of life. But, in a way, I'm glad she does not have to suffer anymore.

I'm going to miss her, my wonderful teta. She was a fighter, she never gave up. She taught me a lot. I hope I can make her proud some day.

Goodbye sweet teta. Goodbye.

Posted by Samer at October 10, 2003 09:53 PM

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Posted by: Amy at October 10, 2003 11:55 PM