84 Years Beautiful...

 

For as long as I can remember I have always

 known that my Grandma is not the typical

sugary sweet grandmother that I've noticed

most people have.

She has always been just a tad too spicy :)

 

Not everyone can set a perfect example,

 or be sticky sweet

 at all times or please the masses.

 I am a lot like her in more ways

 then I'd probably ever admit. wink 

 

She is however, the only grandparent I have had

since a very early age, and no

 matter how dramatic

or wild things get with her

I will always love her and try to help her

any way that I can.

If you're a child of God and know

that in your heart, then age should

just be a number and you should allow

yourself to age gracefully.

Be giving to others and serve them

before you serve yourself. If you

have things that are not being used, let

others get the use and the good out

of them. Do not hoard them for yourself

for no other reason than selfishness.

Be kind to others, even when you think

they have done you wrong.

Be kind to people even if they are not your

favorite people. You will have loved ones

you are bias towards, that is only human,

but try to treat everyone equally as

not to hurt the feelings of those that

are not on your favorite list.

-- It takes examples of all kinds in life to learn

valuable lessons.--

The things I choose to love and think of my

Grandma for:

Overly generous to give her money to

Kellen, Jon, and I.

Always willing to give Kellen all the change out of her purse

Always giving him candy and toys.

Always trying to make sure kids have enough to eat.

Thinks Kellen is perfect and loves everything about him.

Used to ALWAYS let me win at Yahtzee no matter how many 

times I would have to roll the dice to get what I needed!

I remember her smiling and clapping and laughing

every time I'd get a Yahtzee.

Simplicity of life on her yard swing and singing songs.

and of course later in life as she's decided there isn't much

to do with her hair, her hats.

She has a hat like this in every color!

And she looks the most fabulous wearing them!

I told her lets put them on and take some pictures just for fun and

she said 'that looks good on you, you can have it if you want to.'

 

 

She reminds me to be the example that I want others to be.

Not everything about someone has to be negative.

Life is short and precious. Fill it with people to

love on and enjoy.

 

I love you Grandma Ida. 

Happy 84th birthday

May you live and be happy for

many more!