God could not be everywhere and therefore he made (Jewish) mothers

About a week ago my grandma was complaining that she was dying. But you see, every day in my house for the past five years, grandma is dying. So, whenever she would ask my mother to take her to the hospital... "You're full of shit!" my mom would say. Grandma would curse her out, and try again the next day. This would go on for years and years.

But last week, the unthinkable happened... Grandma died. I never thought I would say those words. At least, not so soon. I feel like it was just yesterday that we were eating dinner at a diner at 3:00 and she was putting sugar packets and silverware in her purse. She said it was for the dog!


Yep, that was my Grandma. She’s made me laugh more than any movie, sitcom or comedian ever has. Whether it was prank calling my mom just to see what she was doing, pouring hot water in cold apple juice or telling my fat uncle “Don’t get up, you’ll have a miscarriage!” I could always count on her to make me smile. Although, some things will always puzzle me; like why she would call the cops if she didn't hear from my mom in a couple of hours. But I guess that's just what Jewish mom's do... right? (Please say yes). It’s like that person once said, God could not be everywhere and therefore he made mothers. (Note: I have no idea who said that, I just googled Jewish mothers, and that’s what came up).


She was your typical old Jewish grandma. You know, like George Costanza's mom.

She was the patriarch of my crazy family, the one who started it all! And I'm not sure if I ever told her, but she was my inspiration. She always believed in me no matter what and was always my biggest fan. But if there's anything she's taught me, it's that each and every one of us is crazy in our own way. But so what? At the end of the day, that’s what makes us special. I am lucky enough to have an amazing family who has an incredible sense of humor that will help us get through anything, and I think it’s safe to say it’s all because of Grandma Rita.