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Elise Lawson's avatar

Jan, what a grand story. You always capture my attention when I read your stories. I had the best grandparents, I was totally spoiled because I was the first. I lost my grandfather when I was 20. I had my grandmother until she was almost 100 years young. She got to see my children and help raise them with all the love that she gave me. She was in such good health, could still drive at 98. There are so many fun things that I loved, but the most cherished one is, just laying on the bed with her like two silly girls, laughing and joking and hearing all about her life in the olden days. I was her caretaker and helped her until her last day. She passed 2 weeks before turning a century old. She outlived both of her boys, all her friends, and was so ready to go home...if you know what I mean. Usually we did just lay around and giggle, oh the tales she would tell. Her mind was sharp as a tack, and boy was she hip! There isn't anything or any topic we wouldn't speak about. I will forever remember her love for me, a tiny petite lady with blue eyes named Alamae...I called her Mumpsey.

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Anna Morris's avatar

The one thing I remember about my grandparents was that they would always make my brother, me and all our cousins laugh and they loved a party. My one grandpa (mom's dad) would always goof around which made my nan roll her eyes. They all treated us equally, no favourites. Miss those good times.

Yes my mom and dad always break the rules with my son. He gets away with murder.. Even now. 🤣

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