The history of our grandparents is remembered not with rose petals but in the laughter and tears of their children and their grandchildren. It is into us that the lives of grandparents have gone. It is in us that their history becomes a future. ~Charles and Ann Morse~
With Jesse’s great grandma dying recently, my grandparents have been on my mind quite often the last few weeks. Unfortunately, not all of my grandparents are still living. My Grandma and Grandpa Ebright (Gram & Pa) have already passed on. I am blessed though, because I still have my Grandma and Grandpa Timko.
As I listened to my husband talk about his Grandma Dorothy, I reminisced about all the things I remember doing with my grandparents when I was little. The most special and memorable things were the little moments, things that were never extravagant or planned. These moments won’t have meaning for other people, but to me these memories are my childhood.
Walks around the block with Pa, playing cards for hours, Easter egg hunts, croquet, holiday dinners, yard jarts, Pentwater Homecoming, Fudge Rounds, Grandma’s chocolate fudge, Friday lunches at Flap Jacks, The Price is Right, Scottville Clown Band, golf fling, "babe", Gustafson’s, Doo Dads, the sand pit, the cabin’s loft, Guiding Light, Sunday afternoon drives looking at property, life savors, country music, solitaire, Nip n Sip, the barn, church on the Village Green.
I could go on forever listing special memories that I have of my grandparents. These things have made me who I am and I wouldn’t trade any of those moments for anything. I am so glad that I have wonderful grandparents who love me and took the time to teach me how to appreciate the little things in life.
Grandparents are warm hugs and sweet memories. They remember all of your accomplishments and forget all of your mistakes. They are someone you can tell your secrets and worries to, and they hope and pray that all your dreams come true. They always love you, no matter what. They can see past temper tantrums and bad moods, and makes it clear that they don't affect how precious you are to them. They are an encouraging word and a tender touch. They are full of proud smiles. Grandma and Grandpa are the people in the world who love you with all their heart, who remembers the child you were and cherishes the person you've become. ~Barbara Cage~
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