Grandma 'B'

"Blessed be the ties that bind generations" -Author Unknown

Dearest Grayson and Garrison,

Today is Grandparents Day and I want to take a minute to tell you about my grandma, your great grandma. It saddens me that you will never know her, but I do know that she often looks down at the both of you with a smile on her face.

She was the quintessential grandma. For as long as I can remember she had white hair, big glasses and an even bigger heart. And, of course every grandma needs a nickname.. we called her Grandma B. She loved children, going to church, cooking, and being surrounded by her family. She would befriend anyone and was a loyal friend at that. She was as close of an example of God as you will find here on earth.

Some of my memories of her is her baking delicious angel food cakes for my birthday, getting a box of cherry cordials from her nearly every Christmas, her always sending me $5 for my birthday (and it was never late), she made the most comfortable blankets, she always stored cookies in the oven, and she was a saver because she lived through the depression.

She was very smart and was the valedictorian of her senior class. She also had a sense of humor. When she lived in her retirement home, she would walk for exercise with a friend of hers. Because at this stage she was already in her 80's she could only walk so far before needing to take a break. She named her and her walking buddy the "walkie-talkies" because they would walk a little & sit & talk a little. I thought and still think that is absolutely adorable!

She was a woman of integrity, had a strong character, and had amazing morals. Her life touched many, mine included. I was still young when she passed away, and regret not spending more time with her as a child. She had a lot of love to give and wisdom to pass on. 

As you both grow, it is important for you to know your roots. Always remember that you come from generations of strong, wise, compassionate, Christian people. It is my hope and daily prayer that you will have the same moral compass as your great-grandma did.