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I remember my mom telling me about my grandmother’s hair. Born on the tiny island of Grenada, my great grandmother was a lady of East Indian decent. I don’t care what Black person you speak to, they always have a story of how they are not 100% Black. They are mixed with….just fill in the blank. My mom told me how black, soft and long my grandmother’s hair was, and how she wished she had her mom’s hair! My mom’s hair was always short, light brown, and got even lighter with the summer’s sun. With age, my grandmother’s hair remained soft but short, and kinky at the roots. My grandmother always loved when I would put curlers in her hair. One by one she would hand me the paper, curler and cap. It was our special bonding routine.
This morning I got the news that my grandmother passed away. Affectionately called Mommy, she passed away at the age of 90. She definitely was not your average 90-year old! It wasn’t until a couple months ago that she could not live on her own due to recent signs of dementia.
I spent the last two weekends driving 8+ hours to Connecticut, to visit her in the hospital. While I’ve been a walking zombie with no rest, I can’t be happier that I made the sacrifice.
What I love most about my grandmother is her story telling. She taught humor, strength and courage through her stories of hardship. She had the funniest sense of humor!
While I miss her dearly, I know she is happier in heaven with my mom and her other daughter.
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Thanks Lola—I enjoy your Raining Meeeen Album 
Hi honey,
I offer you my sincere condolences.
Hope you’re been through theses moments, strongly, as your grandma would hv!
Take Care
Lola from Cheveux Ebene (Facebook contact).