Goodbyes are hard

Throughout these past two weeks, Granny refused to let a back injury-- or even the flu-like illness which she'd hoped she had inoculated herself against-- get her down. There was too much family to love around her to have time for it!

In honor of Granny's tough cookie-ness, we're trying not to be utterly heartbroken now that we've tucked her back onto a big airplane to go back home. But it feels mighty empty here now. The kittens aren't even as bouncy this afternoon, and how can they even try to sneak into the guest room now?

We love you so much, Granny, and we're so glad you were able to come see us. Even when we're far away, we're with you.