"Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and proclaiming, 'Wow, what a ride!!!'" - author unknown

This Sunday B's grandmother - Babcia to us (Polish for grandmother), Rita to many - passed away after suffering a stroke Thursday afternoon.  She was a wonderful woman, and the title quote for this post embodies the spirit with which she lived every second.  Her obituary ran in the Philadelphia Inquirer today. 

[Babcia and B's paternal grandfather Poppy (George) at his 90th birthday party 10/31/2009]

[B and Babcia dancing at our wedding 8/11/2007]

[Babcia with B and his brothers on Christmas Eve 2006]

[B, his mom, and Babcia at our engagement party 11/4/2006]

We love you Babcia.  You will truly be missed.