My grandmother was a legend. It still feels raw to refer to her in past tense. Mainly because even though she is gone in the physical I know her presence lies within everyone she touched. LaMae Collis did not have a middle name. But you would find that she was not lacking in identity nor character. You see, I’ve lived with my grandmother for the most important parts of my life. She has been through every pivotal moment, highs and lows. Imagining a life without her was not in the plans. I thought I’d have a grandchild to show her. A grandchild for her to nurse, cuddle, swaddle. I wanted my child to have what I had in her. I thought she had more time.