my great grandma, helen kurpiewski,
was one of the most amazing people i have ever known.
standing no more than 4'10, she always stood for what she believed in.
never afraid to put someone in their place- if need be
she was a women of strong faith,
walking across the street to go to church at Saint Hedwig every single day.
she took care of my great grandpa all day, every day after he suffered a stroke.
never once did she show contempt.
she was the rock of our family at the time of his passing.
when we all wanted to be there for her, she was the one there for us.
she made the absolute best pierogi,
none have ever been able to compare.
she loved her family-
giving more than could ever be returned.
she loved my polish boyfriend
even as her memory was fading,
she never failed to remember derek.
she always had a smile on her face.
a smile that was contagious.
goodbyes are never easy,
but i know that my great grandma is now in a better place.
and all the memories she has given me, will never fade away.
she will never be forgotten.
and will be loved always.
i am a better person because i knew you.
april 15th 1915 ✝ june 15th 2010
