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| Andi's darling grandma. |
My grandma is a hard working woman. She always has something in the works. She and my youngest child are the two, that are full of ideas. Some of which get them into trouble. But they sure do have fun!
My grandmas favorite past time is to sit on her back porch and watch the birds, relax and look at all her lovely flowers.
After my grandpa died she was so lonely I remember. I always would come in at night and cover her up and take off her glasses and turn off Jay Leno or whatever infomercial that was on. And kiss her goodnight. She would always say "I love you babe".
I got married right after graduating high school and of course we moved away. Some how my grandma got away from saying I love you. I would say it but she would not. It bothered me.. it bothered my children. My oldest wouldn't leave her alone.. She'd say "I love you Nana" until my grandma would say back. She would write I love you in my Christmas card every year. I have kept those just so that one day when I can't hear her say it anymore I can read it and know in my heart she loved me more than anything. Whether she said it over the last few years or not. Today amongst all the struggles she calls to tell me of the days happenings and give me a report on "grandpa Marvin " her boy friend. he is in the hospital sick . (prayers are appreciated for him) when our conversation ended she said "I love you" . I was shocked I hung up and started to cry. I love you too Ma!
Those three words, I think are the most powerful words you can ever say. They can brighten someone's day. They can make memories.. I know that showing love is just as important , I know that but sometimes its just good to hear! Three words they mean so much... they feel so much.. Love is a verb!Love is living! Tell someone you love them. Let them know you need them. Don't let it take a tragedy to make you say it. It shouldn't hurt to say it. It should just be a releasing of whats in your heart. I love you! I love you Taylor, I love my kids Lydi, Ethan, Mattie, I love you Ma! I never want it said that I never said it or didn't say it enough. If I have gotten lazy in doing so please forgive me. I do forever love you! I love all my friends and family. I am blessed. So are you. Don't take those three words for granted. They are free they cost you nothing to say. Other then the cost of regret if you DON'T.
Andi, I cried with this post. The words "I love you" are spoken often in our home. I make a special effort to tell my "men" how I feel about them daily. I try to always show my love for them as well. I have felt that as long as we show them love, they will not seek it from a world that does not know the true meaning. Love is not about what someone can do for you but how you care for them and want to help them grow. God ensured my family to me for a reason.
ReplyDeleteWhen I was younger, those words were not spoken often from my Dad to me but that is how he was raised. These last few months with him being in and out of the hospital, when I have spoken with him or seen him in the hospital I would hear these words. I always knew that he loved me but to hear those words for the first time in a long time from him, just caused me to break out in praise to God because I am so thankful to still have my Dad.
Andi, this is beautiful! I miss my Granny. She's been in Heaven for about 7 years now.. we should never, ever take for granted our loved ones, this is a great reminder.
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