There are very few people in my life that I feel nurtured and cared for me as a child. For this assignment I do not have five. I have one. This is a picture of my grandmother. She was 19 years old in this picture. She was a huge part of my life. She was my life line. She was always there when I needed some one to put me in my place and tell me how it really is.I did not live with her but knew that she was just a phone call away. I remember walking into Sears with her holding my hand. She made me feel safe, secure and beyond loved. She has been gone or 3 years and they have been 3 very hard years. I grandmother taught me how to treat people. She taught me how to stand up for myself. And with her teaching me that, I had taught my own children how to stand up for themselves. I also carry this over into the children I teach.
I remember the first time I ever heard my grandma say a bad word. I was shocked but laughed so hard. In her living room, there is picture of a lake in Rome, New York where we are originally from. Anyways, this picture had a light on it. Every time I stayed the night there I knew that if the light was on that she was in her room and if it was off that she was laying on the couch. When I cleaned my grandma and grandpas house this past Saturday I stood there staring at that picture. I asked my grandpa if I could turn it on. I needed it on so I could feel her there. I was given her engagement ring when she passed away. It will be given to one of my children. I have so many memories I could write a book.
As I have gotten older I can say that I can add more to the list that make me feel nurtured.
My last is my small group and church. My church family has been so special to me. They helped me through the passing of my grandma. They provided meals for my family after I had to have surgery. They are just there for me. I may not have a close blood family, but I have a close church family.
God shows me every day that I am loved and special. Though he does not always give me what I want, he gives me what I need.
These are two of the most important people in my world. They are my two bestestest friends. They help me and my children in ways that can never be appreciated enough. They are always there when I need any thing. They remind me that I am a great mom and a wonderful person when I forget.
ReplyDeleteI have also lost one of my grandmothers who was a very big part of my life. I can identify with the hole that it seems to leave in your life now that she has passed. The other support structure in your life cannot feel that hole, but it is good that you have supportive people around you to get you through.
There is nothing like a grandmother's love. I must say that is a beautiful picture of your grandmother. I love the make of pictures during that time period...priceless! My granny lived to 99 and it seem like I just saw her yesterday. It's great you have good friends in your life. Friends are just like family. I've had plenty of sisters and brother in my life time that are not related but provided encouraging words and strength. God is good!
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