Beyond this, Day 278

I found out today that my step-mother's mother, Danira, passed away. She had been battling cancer over the past year and her body finally had had enough. I only met her a couple of times, but she left a lasting impression. Having lived in Germany, but being originally from Croatia, our verbal communication was limited to smiles and hugs or having Andrea, my step-mom, translate for us. She made the most marvelous apricot dumplings I have ever tasted.