My grandmother did not give my mother life but I am sure she saved it. My mother, Kathy, was rescued by my grandmother from an orphanage in Okinawa, Japan and brought to America when she was only an infant. My grandmother will always be my inspiration to fight for what you believe in and never give up. She was truly an amazing women with an enormous heart. I will never forget the laughs late at night and the mornings shared over coffee. The advice she gave was not always what you wanted to hear, but usually what you needed to hear. She was ALWAYS there to stick up for me or help me when I needed it. She will be missed by so many and I pray for all of you hurting. My deepest condolences to the family.
Sincerely,
Leeanna Michaud