A Special Lady

Today is my grandmother's birthday, so I would like to say a few words in tribute of "MaMa." I am so thankful that I was blessed to grow up around all my grandparents and that I have had them for so many years of my life, including MaMa. "MaMa's house" was pretty much one of my favorite places in the world growing up....it has this certain smell that when I got home and unpacked my bag I would just sit and sniff my clothes because I loved it so much. Looking back, I see how patient MaMa must have been because I was always asking her to get something out or to show me how to do something....from painting pictures in the "little house" to teaching me to embroider and crochet to giving me driving lessons or getting out all the old photo albums or exploring the cellar or watching Little House on the Prairie reruns, MaMa always made sure I was happy and entertained! (This is in between making sure PaPa was taken care of and that meals were cooked, etc.) I used to also enjoy sitting with MaMa in church because I could count on her having a little notebook and pen for me to write with and, most importantly, gum in her purse. Other favorite activities were putting rollers in her hair for her (beauty shop!) or having beauty pageants in the bathroom in her nightgowns and high heels with Holly, Cindy, and Tammy or helping to can the green beans or check on the garden. And there's nothing like her homemade rolls or chocolate pie or ice cream or cream puffs....I probably shouldn't get started on the food list....it could go on for awhile! :-) I just have so many memories that bring a smile to my face and they wouldn't have been possible without my grandmother who I love dearly and am so happy to celebrate today! Thank you, MaMa, for giving me so many special memories over the years and for loving us so much!