I wish there were five people I could name that nurtured or cared about me when I was a child....
The first and really only person who comes to my mind is my grandmother. She raised me and cared for me until she passed away when I was 11 years old. She was sweet, loving, caring and nurturing. I was devastated when she left my life. But, no one comforted me or explained anything to me. I just knew she was gone. She made me feel special and always had time just for me and would take me on shopping trips on the bus with her. It made me feel very important. She walked me to school when I started school, and would come to walk back home with me when I was in kindergarten. I could always depend on her. She never disappointed me. She taught me how to crochet and how to cook, iron and lots of domestic "duties" I would need later in my life.
I think that my favorite memory of her was sitting on her lap while she was rocking me in her chair. I know she truly impacted me and my life because I am nothing like my mother, but I hope I embody my grandmother's good qualities that she impressed on my from an early age. I spent LOTS of time with my boys. I tried to always be there for them and attend all their important life events.
I can't imagine how close your relationship with your grandma was, that people around you didn't want to hurt you by telling you that she was gone.
ReplyDeletePerhaps you misunderstood. I went to her funeral. I meant no one explained anything to me nor did they comfort me on losing her!
DeleteI loved reading how special that relationship was to you. I don't think a person always has, or even needs, 5 strong influences. I really only had three and I am truly blessed by knowing those people. She would be proud of who you have become and where you are in your life :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Rene! You are kind to say that.
ReplyDeleteYour personal web is very special. I can image how closer and how important and how special the relationship between you and your grandma.she had impressed you so deep that other people in your life such as a childhood friend or a teacher seems blot out. Your grandma was great!
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