Hiya!
Spent time with my grandmother this weekend - I can't tell you how much I adore and treasure that woman! She's getting on in years, and was telling us how she's already planned her funeral. It was disturbing and comforting at the same time - if that's possible. She's taking it all in stride and, bless her heart, doesn't want anyone else to worry about anything. She absolutely amazes me!
We were looking at old photos of her and my grandfather. They married when she was only 15, and then he went off to war. She lived with his family until he returned (can you imagine?) She just reminisced about their years together, and you can definitely tell that he's the love of her life. He died before I came along. She remarried twice, but it's STILL all about him.
She also gave me a gift this weekend. It's a ring that she had made from the stones in her wedding band and my grandfather's band. I was thrilled! She told me to make sure to give it to my granddaughter someday. I don't want to think about that for a loooooong time! LOL!
Anyway, we really enjoyed our time together, and she ALWAYS spoils us when we see her. It was also kinda nice to tool around the ol' hometown, too. Interesting, anyway...
See ya!
3 comments:
Your Grandmother sounds like an amazing woman. I am so glad you have her love in your life. I love to hear their old stories...
I'm glad you had the opportunity to spend some time with her. It's hard to see the ones we love get old & face death - sounds like your grandma will do it with dignity!
One of my grandpas died before was born & I love to hear stories about him, even though they are few & far between. And I love to see the pictures too! I just like looking at his picture because I have his brown eyes & I wonder what other parts of my personality I might have gotten from him too.
I'm sure that ring you got will be a treasure for you for many years to come!
What a treat for you to see your grandma. But I know it was a treat for her too.
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