Grandma

Holidays with Grandma
Some of the best memories of growing up were holidays with grandma : cherishing family traditions!
Holidays with Grandma were special and memorable. Holidays with Grandma WERE A Christmas Tradition! I have memories of important holidays which include my grandma. That's a picture of grandma and me! Our Thanksgiving and Christmas and Easter Holidays really didn't kick-off at our house until our grandparents arrived, especially grandma! What is it about grandmas anyway that they evoke such love and warm memories in their grandchildren's hearts. My grandma shared her love for tradition...

The Love at Grandma's House
Grandma and Granddad's House
I have many fond memories of my Grandparents. Their house was located in the South West corner of Missouri. Not that many miles from Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Kansas. Their home was located between the towns of Anderson, and Tiff City Missouri. As children, it was easy to tell when we were getting closer to Grandma's house, because the hills became steeper, and the curves became sharper. I remember one hill in particular that was about 5 miles before the final turn to Grandma's house. It droppe...

The Loss of my Dear Grandma
Our Last Visit to Grandma
"Grandma, do you have a Mommy and Daddy, brothers and sisters? Why do you live all alone?" My six year old nephew's cherubic face sparkled with curiosity. "Grandma is your Grandfather's Mommy!" I said to him softly, looking up from the brown armchair from which I was conversing. "But... then where is Grandfather's Daddy?" My nephew's innocent brown eyes looked up at me. It was a beautiful Sunday morning in October of 1997. The summer had recently ended, and my married siblings, who had vis...