The ceremony was really nice, more than I expected. Many of the residents talked to me about how much my grandmother meant to them. The light display was beautiful. There were many decorations inside and out of the nursing home. They had a plaque made with a picture of her--a funny picture--from when she was "queen of the ball" one Christmas. Every year on December 4th (the anniversary of her passing last year) they will hang a new ornament on the tree. They also plan to add a new display every year.

It was very touching and emotional. I bought some supplies so that the kids and I can make Christmas cards to mail the residents this year. I've set it up on my annual calendar so that we'll remember every year to do the same.

After the ceremony the family went to the Brown Bear, Grandma's favorite place to eat in town. I had my Grandma's favorite meal: Hamburger well done with mustard and relish, side order of onion rings and a Labatt's.