Personal Narrative: Her Nani
Most in the family called her Nani; in fact, everyone I ever witness engaged with her, called her Nani, except for one person, her daughter Marylou who always referred to her with some less than endearing term, the most common was “old woman.” Nani who has long passed was a delight. She stood under five feet tall, and weighted no more than 90 pounds, of which 80 pounds was all heart - she was fiery, witty, intelligent, and gentle. Nani loved people, adored children, respected everybody; she never refused anyone help, she dedicated her life to helping others –I assume it is for these reasons she took on the title of Nani. I once asked my father why everyone called her Nani, instead of Ruth, or grandma, his response was something to the effect