Goodbye Grandmother.

My sister was named after her but I never really understood why. My mother rarely spoke of her but when she did nothing but berating words left her lips. I don't think she liked my Grandmother but she certainly respected her. Or was it fear? My father, on the other hand couldn't praise her enough, she was his mother after all.

He says she was only ever concerned for his wellbeing. My mother says she was an interfering old mare.

My father says she did all she could to help when my sister was born. My mother says she was bossy and over interested.

My father says she was always there for the family. My mother says she outstayed her welcome.

She's gone now.

My father says it wasn't like my mother. My mother says 'Hello' from behind a glass screen.