A tribute to Grandma...

steveinaz

Back in the 70's, when I was about 16, I remember I was in my room listening to my stereo, and Grandma popped her head in. She said "whatcha doin?" I told her I was listening to some music with my headphones. She said "lemme hear that" so I put the phones on grandma. She looked a little stunned, as I don't think she had ever heard stereo headphones before, but continued to listen for about a minute. She pulled the headphones off and said "I like that, who is it?" I said "Boston" grandma.

Why do I bring up this story? To demonstrate her ability to relate and show interest in her grand kids. This was just one small sample of countless times. Grandma is not doing well lately, in fact she's not expected to make it very much longer, she would have been 90 in September.

To you grandma, for being the kind of grandma every kid should have.

Love you.

Demiurge

Here's to your wonderful Grandma. Sorry to hear about her health issues, sounds like one cool lady.

madmax

Very nice. My best wishes.
madmax

zombie boy 2000

thoughts and prayers sent...
btw why is it that grandma's always seem to understand, when no one else does...
I think more people than you know will be able to relate to your story
Thanks for sharing Steve, and I hope everything turns out okay

McLoki

Interesting, I just went to a birthday party for my Grandma this last friday. (she just turned 90) She is not expected to last much longer either, then again, they have been saying that since she was 80 or so.....

Here's to Grandma. -

Michael

Skynut

Here is to your Grandma and here is to mine.
Mine passed several years ago and I have no more grand parents. I will however always have the great memories my Grandparents left in me.

Enjoy your Grandparents while you have them and remember them when they are gone, they are usually great people.

F1nut

To yours and all the wonderful Grandma's. Lord knows I miss mine.

steveinaz

Thank you all, I really appreciate the kind words.

audiobliss

She's in my prayers!

cfrizz

Nice tribute Steve. Spend as much time as you can with her.

Cathy

BIZILL

i'm sure ya'll let her know she's loved.

schwarcw

Nice story! Grandma stories are always nice. God bless them all!

janmike

Great Story Steve. I have extremely fond memories of my Grandparents.

heiney9

Here's to Grandma's everywhere....Mine will be 93 this year and she's doing pretty well for being almost 93. She lives on her own, still goes to the market and drives occasionally. She won't drive at night and will take a ride anytime a family member offers. She likes to take those senior bus trips to gamble. She drinks two tugs of Beam everyday, it's kept her healthy (RuSs you may live that long too).

My grandparents were my 2nd set of parents as I spent alot of time with them since they lived down the street until I was 10 years old. Spent whole summers up at the lake with them and did all the great grandfather/grandson things like fishing, hunting, etc. My grandpa died about 7 years ago or they would have been married 75 years come this September. She's my last grandparent and I'm going to be a total basket case when she passes.

She'll be in your memories forever Steve.

H9

disneyjoe7

Beautiful statement Steve, if nothing else keep the fond memories close to your heart.

danger boy

that's a nice grandma story.. she sounds like a wonderful woman.

Let her know how much you love her.

masanz1

Great story. We lost our last grandparent last year. Make every moment count and visit as much as you can.

ESavinon

Prayers sent. Hope her health turns around.
keep her close....close to your heart always.

steveinaz

Thank you all, you guys & gals are gold in my book.

opus

Hey Steve. Thank you for giving me the cause to stop and remember my grandma and grandpa. Nice memories indeed. Best Wishes

Airplay355

To your grandma, and grandma's everywhere. A grandma relationshop is a very special and unique one indeed.

Polk65

Best wishes for your grandma, she's in my prayers. All of my grandparents have been gone for 25+ years but memories of them pop up every few weeks. It's great that you've enjoyed good times with yours.

What a great way to remember Boston... I don't have any special memories attached to listening to them.

starchaser

Steve you are one lucky man. My prayers are with you and Grandma. As all my grand parents passed on early.. i've adopted many a Grandma. They always have an ear, smile so bright when i bring them rose or tell them how pretty they are.

God bless Grandmas, they have a way of turning boys into men and back again.

You know, i'll think i'll go bake a few cookies... their the frozen type, but w/ a cold glass of milk what kid would care... Thx. for the insight Steve.

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George Grand

In Greek, grandmother and grandfather are YiaYia and Papou. I miss mine like crazy. My YiaYia departed in 1977 and Papou in 1978.

Strong Bad

Thats very nice Steve! Best wishes to you and your Grandma!

Mine (Mom's mom) departed back in 1990. She lived with us up to the time when we had to put her in a nursing home. I remember one day back in high school I get home, walk up stairs and there she is in bed watching boxing. I go..."granny, what are you watching?" She looks at me, starts laughing and goes..."Oh i'm just watching these 2 idiots bash each others brains in!" I started laughing histerically with her.

Ahhh, the memories. She's the only grandparent I knew out of 4. The others departed before I was born.


John

venomclan

I wish your grandma the best Steve. I lost one of mine last October. She would have been 88 this September. Prayers sent.
Venom

steveinaz

Thanks guys. Grandma Clara (my mom's mom) is my last surviving grand parent. She's always been a hellfire and all of the cousins favorite, you know, the "fun" grandma. She's had a great and full life, for that I'm thankful. Lots of good times and great memories, who could ask for more?

Grandma Clara is actually a Great Grandmother by 7 children, and one of those children is married (21yrs old)---if her health wasn't failing she may have made great-great grandma. Incredible.

Thanks again.