I remember her homemade cooking and how everybody loved it and was always asking her for recipes. She knew my favorite foods and made them frequently just to surprise me. I spent countless days with her and it was always a treat to go to her house. She would be in the kitchen preparing a small, delicious breakfast even before I was awake. She was the kind of person that always made you feel wanted and appreciated. Her small, quiet house would always be full of relatives because she was very generous and never expected anything in return for the things she did for others.

My grandmother was one of the most important people in my life. She taught me all about sacrifice and how important is it to treat others with respect. I remember when I was younger and my aunt was teaching me how to multiply...