O,
Grandmother!
A page
for grandmothers, about grandmothers: because of very
special gifts: Long Life
& Grandchildren and it's a page for "older" girls... some funny
things, some melancholy things.
Pages from
grandma's journal...
(click title)
Kegel. You will never
regret doing these pelvic
exercises---but you will regret it
if you don't.
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by Jenny Joseph |
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When I am an old woman, I shall wear purple
With
a red hat which doesn't go, and doesn't suit me.
And I shall spend my pension on brandy
And summer gloves
And satin sandals, and say we've no money for
butter.
I shall sit down on the pavement when
I'm tired
And gobble up samples in shops and
press alarm bells
And run my stick along the
public railings
And make up for the sobriety of
my youth.
I shall go out in my slippers in the
rain
And pick the flowers in other peoples'
gardens
And learn to spit.
You can wear
terrible shirts and grow more fat
And eat three
pounds of sausages at a go
Or only bread and
pickle for a week
And hoard pens and pencils and
beermats and things in boxes.
But now we must have
clothes that keep us dry
And pay our rent and not
swear in the street
And set a good example for
the children.
We must have friends to dinner and
read the papers.
But maybe I ought to
practice a little now?
So people who know me are
not too shocked and surprised
When suddenly I am
old, and start to wear purple.
Jenny Joseph
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IF I HAD MY LIFE
TO LIVE OVER - by Erma Bombeck
(written after she found
out she was dying from cancer.)
I
would have gone to bed when I
was sick instead of pretending
the earth would go into a
holding pattern if I weren't
there for the day.
I would have burned the pink
candle sculpted like a rose
before it melted in storage.
I would have talked less and
listened more.
I would have invited friends
over to dinner
even if
the
carpet was stained or
the sofa
faded.
I would have eaten the popcorn
in the 'good' living room and
worried much less about the dirt
when someone wanted to light a
fire in the fireplace.
I would have taken the time to
listen to my grandfather ramble
about his youth.
I would have shared more of the
responsibility carried by my
husband.
I would never have insisted the
car windows be rolled up on a
summer day because my hair had
just been teased and sprayed.
I would have sat on the lawn
with my grass stains.
I would have cried and laughed
less while watching television
and more while watching life.
I would never have bought
anything just because it was
practical, wouldn't show soil,
or was guaranteed to last a
lifetime.
Instead of wishing away nine
months of pregnancy, I'd have
cherished every moment and
realized that the wonderment
growing inside me was the only
chance in life to assist God in
a miracle.
When my kids kissed me
impetuously, I would never have
said, "Later. Now go get washed
up for dinner."
There would have been more "I love you's." More "I'm sorry's."
But mostly, given another shot
at life, I would seize every
minute...look at it and really
see it.
Live it and never give it back.
Stop sweating the small stuff.
Don't worry about who doesn't
like you, who has more, or who's
doing what.
Instead, let's cherish the
relationships we have with those
who do love us.
Let's think about what God HAS
blessed us with.
And what we are doing each day
to promote ourselves mentally,
physically, emotionally. I hope
you all have a blessed day. |
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Letter
To A
New
Grandmother
Glenys
Robyn
Hicks
Congratulations
on
becoming
a
new
grandmother!
Isn't
it
great?!
I
always
felt
that
my
grandchildren
were
my
children-
not
in
the
sense
that
I am
their
'mother',
but
in
that
they
were
a
blessing
from
God
passed
on
to
me
from
my
children.
It
is
my
job,
(I
feel),
to
be
there
to
advise
my
children
if
they
ask
me
about
child
rearing
and
to
be
there
for
the
grandchildren
if
it
is
required
by
their
parents
or
if
the
grandchildren
request
it
of
me.
I am
extremely
careful
not
to
undermine
or
usurp
the
important
'law
of
the
mother'
or
authority
of
the
father.
But
I do
so
enjoy
being
a
part
of
their
life
and
feel
blessed
by
the
Lord
to
have
that
privilege.
Tomorrow
I am
baby
sitting
my
youngest
(to
date)
grandchild
and
then
I am
needed
each
week
day
for
my
youngest
daughter
again
for
at
least
2
weeks.
My
husband
and
I
baby
sit
his
daughter’s
3
children
too
when
needed
and
we
love
it.
We
treat
all
our
grandchildren
(both
by
blood
and
by
marriage)
as
our
own.
I
believe
my
grandchildren
are
my
children.
All
that
I do
for
my
children,
I,
likewise,
do
for
my
grandchildren.
This
teaching
is
from
the
book
of
Proverbs
where
a
wise
woman
builds
her
house.
The
building
continues
on,
even
long
after
she
has
left
this
earth.
For
it
is
not
built
with
human
hands,
but
by
the
Hands
of
God
Himself.
(Genesis
46:15,
18,
22,
25 &
Exodus
10:2)
Now
the
scriptures
telling
me
that
my
grandchildren
are
my
children
are:
"These
are
the
sons
of
Rachel,
who
were
born
to
Jacob,
there
were
fourteen
persons
in
all."
Genesis
46:22
(Genesis
46:15,
18,
25)
(Genesis
46:26
-
all
the
persons
were
Jacob's
direct
descendants,
grandchildren
included)
(Genesis
48:5)
(Leviticus
18:19)
(Exodus
31:2
-
Names
the
father
and
the
grandfather
with
the
son)
Rachel
only
gave
birth
to
two
sons:
Joseph
and
Benjamin.
But
Scripture
records
her
as
having
fourteen
sons!
That
is
because
all
her
grandchildren
were
considered
her
children
as
well.
The
neighbours
said
to
Ruth
when
her
first
grandson
was
born:
"And
the
neighbour
women
gave
him
a
name,
saying,
'A
son
has
been
born
to
Naomi!'
So
they
named
him
Obed.
He
is
the
father
of
Jesse,
the
father
of
David."
Ruth
4:17
Naomi
had
her
first
grandson,
but
the
neighbour
women
called
him
her
son.
Lois
and
Eunice
worked
together
as a
team
raising
Timothy.
Ruth
and
Naomi
raised
Obed
and
were
part
of
the
raising
of
King
David,
his
great
grandson.
Jacob
said
to
Joseph,
"And
now
your
two
sons,
Ephraim
and
Manasseh,
who
were
born
to
you
in
the
land
of
Egypt
before
I
came
to
you
in
Egypt,
are
mine;
as
Reuben
and
Simeon,
they
shall
be
mine."
Genesis
48:5
…
"as
Reuben
and
Simeon,
they
shall
be
mine."
This
means
Jacob's
grandsons
are
just
as
his
sons!
Wise
women
realize
that
their
grandchildren
are
their
children,
too.
Isn’t
God
so
very
very
good!
Yes,
life
is
busy
with
children
and
grandchildren….but
I
wouldn’t
have
it
any
other
way.
God
willing,
God
will
bless
us
with
more.
We
can
hardly
wait!
Thanks
go
to
Laine
for
her
pointing
the
way
to
this
discovery.
May
you
enjoy
being
a
grandmother
to
your
grandchild
as
much
as I
do
to
mine.
Glenys
Robyn
Hicks |
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My Mom sends me great mail,
quotes and poems. I'll
post a few of the things she
sends me.
When
you've lived a long time, you
come to see that some things are
just not as important as you
thought and some things you
thought were... aren't.
HOW TO
STAY YOUNG
1. Try everything twice. On
Madams tombstone (of Whelan's
and Madam) she said she wanted
this epitaph: Tried everything
twice...loved it both times!
2. Keep only cheerful friends.
The grouches pull you down.
(keep this In mind if you are
one of those grouches;)
3. Keep learning: Learn more
about the computer, crafts,
gardening, whatever. Never let
the brain get idle. "An idle
mind is the devil's workshop."
And the devil's name is
Alzheimer's!
4. Enjoy the simple things.
5. Laugh often, long and loud.
Laugh until you gasp for breath.
And if you have a friend who
makes you laugh, spend lots and
Lots of time with HIM/HER.
6. The tears happen: Endure,
grieve, and move on. The only
person who is with us our entire
life, is our self. LIVE while
you are alive.
7. Surround yourself with what
you love: Whether it's family,
pets, keepsakes, music, plants,
hobbies, whatever. Your home is
your refuge.
8. Cherish your health: If it is
good, preserve it. If it is
unstable, improve it. If it is
beyond what you can improve, get
help.
9. Don't take guilt trips. Take
a trip to the mall, even to the
next county, to a foreign
country, but NOT to where the
guilt is.
10. Tell the people you love
that you love them, at every
opportunity.
11. Forgive now those who made
you cry. You might not get a
second time.
Author?____________________________
TEQUILA AND SALT
You may not believe it, but it's
100% true.
1.
There are at least two people
in this world that you would die
for.
2. At least 15 people in this
world love you in some way.
3. The only reason anyone would
ever hate you is because they
want to be just like you.
4. A smile from you can bring
happiness to anyone, even if
they don't like you.
5. Every night, SOMEONE thinks
about you before they go to
sleep.
6. You mean the world to
someone.
7. You are special and unique.
8. Someone that you don't even
know exists, loves you.
9. When you make the biggest
mistake ever, something good
comes from it.
10. When you think the world has
turned its back on you take
another look.
11. Always remember the
compliments you received. Forget
about the rude remarks.
And always remember........When
life hands you lemons, ask for
tequila and salt.
(This is not an
endorsement to drink
alcohol---you get the point, I
hope.)
Author?__________________________________
NOTICE: Many things I
receive in emails------lack of
credit to authors is NOT
intentional ------ if you know
the author of a piece, *please*
let me know so that I can credit
the author. I will gladly
do so.
I'm very agreeable.
No need for big legal guns here.
thank you. |
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Things to remember:
Sometimes we need to remember
WHAT the Rules of Life really
are.
1. Never give yourself a
haircut.
2. You need only two
tools: WD-40 and duct tape.
If it doesn't move and it should, use the WD-40. If it moves and it
shouldn't, use the duct tape.
3. The five most essential
words for a healthy, vital
relationship are "I
apologize" and "You are right."
4. Everyone seems normal
until you get to know them.
5. When you make a
mistake, make amends
immediately. It's easier
to eat
crow while it's still warm.
6. The only really good
advice that your mother ever
gave you was: "Go! You
might meet somebody!"
7. If he/she says
that you are too good for
him/her - believe them.
8. Learn to pick your
battles. Ask yourself,
"Will this matter one year from now? How about one month? One week?
One day?"
9. Never pass up an
opportunity to pee.
10. If you woke up
breathing, congratulations!
You have another chance!
11. Living well really is
the best revenge.
Being
miserable because of a bad or former relationship just might mean that
the other person was right about you.
12. Work is good, but it's
not that important.
13. And finally; Be really
nice to your friends and family. You never know when you are going to need them to empty
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Do you think that
embarrassing things only
happen to YOU??
Special Napkins
This was more
embarrassing for my
mother than for me
because I wasn't
quite 4 years old
when it happened.
My mother taught me
to read when I was 3
years old (her first
mistake). One day I
was in the bathroom
and noticed one of
the cabinet doors
was ajar. I read the
box in the cabinet.
I then asked my
mother why she was
keeping napkins in
the bathroom. Didn't
they belong in the
kitchen? Not
wanting to burden me
with unnecessary
facts she told me
that those were for
special occasions.
Now fast-forward
a few months.
It's
Thanksgiving Day and
my folks are leaving
to pick up the
pastor and his wife
for Dinner. Mom had
assignments for all
of us while they
were gone. Mine was
to set the table.
You guessed it! When
they returned, the
pastor came in first
and immediately
burst into
laughter. Next came
his wife who gasped,
then began giggling.
Next came my
father, who roared
with laughter. Then
came mom, who almost
died of
embarrassment when
she saw each place
setting on the table
with a "special
occasion" napkin at
each plate, with the
fork carefully
arranged on
top. I had even
tucked the little
tails in so they
didn't hang off the
edge. My
mother asked me why
I used these
and of course my
response sent
the other adults
into further fits of
laughter....
...but Mom, you SAID
they were for
special
occasions!!
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The Grandchild
With strong pink
fingers
Closed tightly around
yours,
The circle becomes
complete.
As you gaze adoringly
Into your new
grandchild’s eyes,
You can see your own
child
And yourself.
You take a step back
in time
To the day this
child’s parent
Was first held so
lovingly
In your own arms,
And the love you felt
then
Sweeps over you
afresh,
Bringing a wave of
nostalgia,
A mist of tears
And torrents of love
and joy.
This child, your
crowning glory,
Loved for itself and
for the love
You have for your own
child,
Is a blessing from
the LORD
And a crown of
delight
© Glenys Robyn Hicks
1995
“Children’s
children are the crown of old men.”
Proverbs 17:6
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Kegel. You will never regret doing these pelvic
exercises---but you will regret it if you don't.
Am I right,
Grandmother?
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