Family

This morning I have been thinking about how blessed I am to have such great family and friends. My grandparents have always been such a huge part of my life and I think that it is important to be around family while growing up. This is the main reason we moved home after college. My grandfather, "Pop" is getting ready to turn 99 this month. Can you imagine the changes he has seen. His stories are amazing....and they are true! I think older people have the most amazing life stories. It amazes me how he did what he did in a time where things were not as convenient as they are today. A small boy from Mill Creek became a man that has traveled to ALL 50 states, Europe, Russia and so many more I could never begin to tell. My grandmama came from Otway and was so poor she lived in a 2 room house with her parents and 9 siblings. Because of her meager beginnings she was always so careful with money. She used to hide it in the freezer. She told me that was her "cold cash". After she died, we found hundreds of dollars she had saved from Birthday Cards etc all packed away neatly with her 1000's of programs from all of our ballet recitals, church programs, school plays etc. I think she had the newspaper clippings from every time I made the honor roll! I miss her so much everyday. She lived to be 89. Callie Margaret is named for her. My Hardesty grandparents were married for 71 1/2 years...can you imagine?? My Windley grandparents were married 61 years. What a thing to look up to. In this day it is so rare. One of my favorite memories is watching Granny and Grandaddy walking home from church holding hands...yes, at 80 years old still holding hands. It makes me smile. I am so glad my children have all their grandparents around to spend time with. I cherish the memories of my childhood and I feel sure they will do the same.