Absolute.

  Yesterday (10/30), we held a ceremony and buried the physical remains of my grandma.   My beloved “Mome”.   The night before, the husband was checking on my emotional state and I told him, “I’m good.   She has already given me so much. It’s enough.”   This came earlier than we expected, but still my grandma has passed so many things down to me, most of which were passed down through my mom.   A few of the most impactful things that I received from her include… ·        Teaching kids about Jesus.   She was passionate about it and good at it.   From Sunday school to VBS to in-home backyard bible camps, she did it all and so have I. ·        Compassion for her neighbors.   Sure, maybe she was a little nosy, but she cared… AND she prayed.   She cared about what was going on in their lives and was always willing to help out however she could. In my lifetime, I saw her serve as...

Since the beginning of our relationship, my husband and I have always celebrated Valentine’s Day on February 15 th .   This a tradition that I stole from my Grandpa and that Matt has been more than happy to participate in because he says that this another holiday fabricated by greeting card companies.   Why did my grandpa wait one day? Because everything is half price.   My grandpa would save a penny anywhere he could, and this was one of his many strategies.   Growing up, I always thought I would marry somebody like my stepdad.   Big and strong stature, boots and jeans every day, and can fix anything type of guy.   My stepdad is a GREAT guy and I would have been lucky to marry somebody like him, but I didn’t.   I married somebody like my grandpa.   Yes, they both love to save money, but that is not the only way that Matt reminds me of my grandpa.   There are other practical things too- they have similar builds and statures.   My g...