I have a journal titled, “I Can and I Will … Watch Me!”
I don’t write in it every day; just when I am inspired by something else “I Can” do that “I DID!” Some of my topics are I CAN:
- Emerge
- Participate
- Heal
- Remember
- Bee Positive
- Taste
- Encourage
You get the idea…
Today my topic was I CAN “Cherish Aging.” I was inspired by my experience last Tuesday at Big Sky Ski Resort while I sat at the bar, sipping my Irish coffee, and enjoying my book.
“You remind me of my grandma,”
The young waitress smiled and said,
“She was a little, compassionate lady
Who loved me dearly – and was too soon dead.”She told me of her virtues, her illness,
And her faith. Tears filled her eyes.
She told me how she missed her hugs –
And their long talks. Grandma was quite wise.Then, wiping away the teardrops,
She went on about her job.
Soon she returned with a piece of apple pie
On which was a big whipped cream blob.“I thought you’d like this little treat;
My grandma sure loved apple pie,”
She gave me a hug and rushed away.
Now it was my turn to cry.I don’t mind t all growing older
If my wrinkles and my silver hair
Can bring cherished memories to someone
And make them know: Us Grandmas Care!
Look at these wonderful Pexels.com photographs of various grandmothers:
The one above is my daughter-in-law, Monika, with my great-granddaughter, Cosette. Monika’s a young, loving grandmother … See, not all gramas are silver-haired and wrinkled!
Look back at those grandmas. Which one touches your heart the most? Do any of them remind you of YOUR grandma? Tell me about her!
Do CHERISH AGING!
It brings with it
many blessings and joys.
And the alternative?
Don’t go there young!!
See ya later.
Comments on: "Cherish Aging" (5)
The Dazzle Jam one appeals most. Unfortunately I don’t have good Grandma memories. Apparently I used to follow one around with her stick, so they would probably have been good. Unfortunately she died when I was 4 and I don’t remember her. Memories of the other one are all unpleasant.
I’m sorry you had less than wonderful experiences with your grammas. I think you should do what my waitress did – adopt a new one!! And, btw, I loved Ms. Dazzle Jam, too. What a sweet face, huh?
Very sweet and gentle.
I cherish both of my grandmothers, and there are plenty of memories. One always had chocolate chip cookies waiting in an old coffee tin. The other had Oreos hiding in the cupboard. My siblings and I were loved and filled with sweetness.
How blessed you were!