Recently my mom and
I were discussing the man child. He’s consistent with asking me two questions
daily. The first is if I talked to my mom at some point during the day and if
not can he call her. When I say the kid rolls out of bed and spits the same
question, I am not exaggerating. My mom usually prays with him and chats about
his day. It is another heartfelt family moment that I certainly cherish. I know
my mom does as well.
Actually it has left
her pretty amazed so much that she has questioned me on more than one occasion if
I am putting the “idea” in his head. I assured her that I have not but I do
encourage him to call her. Why? Well after I pondered it for a brief moment I realized
that it is as a natural as breathing to him. I’ve set the example. You all know
how much I adored my Granny.
I won’t kid you she
wasn’t a perfect Grandmother and I wasn’t the perfect granddaughter. There was
even a time I think we didn’t speak for a very long time because I was upset
with her. I got over it and life went on but for as long as I can remember my
Granny was the glue that held our family together. When my son was born I went
to live with my mom for a few years. He was her in-house grandson.
Over the years we’ve
taken trips both in and out of state. She comes to visit during the holidays.
While I was pursing my doctoral degree she would come and stay with him while I traveled
for my residency. So my final conclusion was that he loves his NaNa the way I
love my Granny. He learned by example. What a proud moment in my family. I hope
that every grandparent has a grandchild with a heart like my son. One, who appreciates
the wisdom, seeks out their love and reaches out across the miles! I know my Granny is smiling down on us.
What are your thoughts? Have we stopped
teaching our young people to value the elderly?
10 comments:
That is so sweet. Sadly, my mother died a couple of months before my oldest was born so they never knew that love of a grandmother. BTW, I'm loving that skirt!
Awww, what a lovely story and bond! It's definitely up to the parents to place value on relationships with the elderly, and you're doing a great job!! That skirt is gorgeous on you.
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Loved this post!
I need to talk to my mom, we've hit a rough patch and things have been hard....
That bond is so important. I love that your son has that relationship with your mom!
I lived with my grandmother for the majority of my life prior to her passing, and I didn't understand it at the time, but what we had was AMAZING, and no one could come close. My mom lives in a different state & my children speak with her daily as well. It's my doing right now, but the hope is that they do as your son does and makes it a force of habit.
I think that the younger grandmothers get these days, the less important the bond has become. For instance, I know a lady who became a grandmother at 37, and she "has her own life to live" and is not really concerned with her grandkids :(
Oh wow. That must be hard. Hugs to you! I hope God sends someone to be a mother/grandmother figure if He hasn't already.
I had this very same conversation again today with an older coworker & we both agree it is really up to us to build a strong family structute. Thanks for stopping by.
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Inez, do. There is nothing that isn't forgivable when it comes to a mother/daughter relationship. My mom & I don't always agree but we've learn to love despite three conflict and that means the world to us both. Here if you need me!
Ticka, you are so on point. The family is younger and younger with no real life lessons & experiences to pass on. We are destroying ourselves. I'm shocked when I'm asked if my Granny & I were close. Yes, what we had was UH_MAZZZZIIINNNGGG!
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