Addie, I read this last Friday sitting in an airport waiting to fly to Nashville and I had to struggled to keep the tears from rolling down my cheeks. To say this took me back into happier days with your grandparents and brought the memories rolling back is an understatement. My perspective, of course, is different and your relationship with both was, too. But deep down, particularly after my mother died and your grandfather was gone, I wondered if there might be a "thing" between my dad and your grandmother. Not a physical "thing" but a companionship and soulmate of sorts "thing." I even asked him once if he'd like to spend more time with her (he said no) and let him know it would be quite all right with me if he did. What I know for sure is that the 2 couples partied hard in their younger days, laughed a lot and enjoyed each other's company as young married couples building families. I also remember your grandfather in his "salad" days where his legs were still strong and his heart was big. What you put into this piece is brilliant!
Oh, Julie. I know how much our parents loved each other. I'm so glad they were able to so easily show that love by those frequent phone calls and staying in touch (and even the in-person visits!). What a gift to have a friend like your family's for my grandmother for all those years. I'm grateful to get to share these stories with you and stay in touch, carrying on that legacy. It's just a beautiful gift all around. Sending a big hug!
Addie I love that poignant truthful story about your grandmothers real life behind the scenes of a “good long marriage” ...and I also adore that picture of you in your shades of lavender/magenta and purple and brown curls in natural light. I
Miss seeing your face! (Happy now in my son’s Asheville NC Day Moon coffee bar and book store. Oh the joys and sorrows and realities of long distance relationships with our beloved forbearers and family members!!!
Addie, I read this last Friday sitting in an airport waiting to fly to Nashville and I had to struggled to keep the tears from rolling down my cheeks. To say this took me back into happier days with your grandparents and brought the memories rolling back is an understatement. My perspective, of course, is different and your relationship with both was, too. But deep down, particularly after my mother died and your grandfather was gone, I wondered if there might be a "thing" between my dad and your grandmother. Not a physical "thing" but a companionship and soulmate of sorts "thing." I even asked him once if he'd like to spend more time with her (he said no) and let him know it would be quite all right with me if he did. What I know for sure is that the 2 couples partied hard in their younger days, laughed a lot and enjoyed each other's company as young married couples building families. I also remember your grandfather in his "salad" days where his legs were still strong and his heart was big. What you put into this piece is brilliant!
Oh, Julie. I know how much our parents loved each other. I'm so glad they were able to so easily show that love by those frequent phone calls and staying in touch (and even the in-person visits!). What a gift to have a friend like your family's for my grandmother for all those years. I'm grateful to get to share these stories with you and stay in touch, carrying on that legacy. It's just a beautiful gift all around. Sending a big hug!
Addie I love that poignant truthful story about your grandmothers real life behind the scenes of a “good long marriage” ...and I also adore that picture of you in your shades of lavender/magenta and purple and brown curls in natural light. I
Miss seeing your face! (Happy now in my son’s Asheville NC Day Moon coffee bar and book store. Oh the joys and sorrows and realities of long distance relationships with our beloved forbearers and family members!!!
I can't wait to see your face soon, too! Long-distance family relationships are tough, but worth it!
Your Gaga definitely had a bright light as bright as her beautiful smile. I’m so glad she found her”sunshine” - as all those who knew her benefited
:) :) Thank you. I miss that sunshine.