Little Glimpses of Love...

It wasn’t that long ago that my Grandma took a fall that sent her to the emergency room. My Grandpa has spent every day with her as she recovered. Thank God she is back home healing now but it hasn’t been an easy path for either of them. It seems that almost every time that I sit down to write, my grandparents come to my mind so…today’s letter is for them.

Dear Grandma and Grandpa,

I am not silly. I know that you do not use the internet and that you will likely never see this blog or this letter …but I know that putting the thoughts and words down are important to me and that you don’t need to read this letter because you already know everything that I’m about to write.

You have had some tough months… and here is what I’ve come to realize from them:

- You are full of strength and devotion. You have overcome some really big obstacles with love, humor, tears and grit. And even when you think you are at your worst – you are still the best.

 

- Grandma, you married an amazing and warm man. Grandpa, you married a wonderful woman full of grace. For years, you have shown us what “family love” is through long talks, big hugs and constant smiles. But over the past months we have had the privilege of seeing little glimpses of what “true love” is as well. Through you we’ve seen …small gestures with big heart…the holding of a hand so that the other doesn’t feel left out in a conversation, the placing of a sweater around cold shoulders on a dark day and a wink during a conversation that seems to be part of some sweet inside joke that we’ll never really understand.

 

- Our family is blessed. We have always been a family that takes care of one another regardless of circumstance or distance. This has not changed and the tough times have been a testimony to just how strong our family can be when challenged.

I hope that you always know how much you are loved and admired.

Love,

Elyse