Zubie is my grandmother. She has devastating sense of humor and timing. Her wit and bravado inspires constant family zubie quotes. The hot man to the left is my grandfather. Yes, i can call my grandfather hot. The photos don't lie (see the chisled chin).

They met when he returned from war and eloped three months later. Married for 59 years, their love story was one of inspiration. He cared for when she first began her fight at 24 with arthritis.

I am still in awe of their longevity, love,

and respect. Her joyful approach to life in spite of her fragility, and I never heard a complaint from her.

My dear Zubie passed away in 2004, but I was lucky to spend her last months with her and revisit life with her and my family in Savannah, Tennessee. I am so blessed to have known her and see her influence on my parents relationship and my life.

Hardin is thriving and glad she is no longer in pain. He lives for his grandson, named after him. He still grows the best tomatoes on the planet.