We took a spontaneous trip to a suburb of Chicago to do some snooping around the Crate and Barrel Outlet (talk about some serious self-control in action!) and to pop in on my grandma for an afternoon/evening visit.
She is such a dear! I love my grandma. She's a loving mother of 6, has stories of growing up during the Depression, will beat anyone at Boggle and Scrabble by leaps and bounds, she's hilarious, is gracious and non-judgmental, humble, giving, has been the strength for my grandpa who died of a long battle with cancer 11 years ago, etc, etc, ... the list goes on. I often think of her as such a role model for what I want to be when I grow up. She has faced some very difficult situations in her life and has handled them dignity, grace, and love.
She is amazing.
We had a great time with her yesterday. Ben was a little shy at first, but he was rubbing noses, getting cozy in her chair, and showing off in no time. I hope, hope, hope Ben is old enough to remember these moments.
I'm thinking we'll go back to rub noses and cuddle in chairs again soon. This was so much fun.
3 comments:
here here! cheers to grandma mitchell!
You needs to tell us when you're in town!! :)
I'm dreaming of some upcoming days in which I will get to share more time with Grandma Mitchell. For today I am soooooooo glad the three of you got to see her in her IL home. Maybe next spring I can meet you in Chicago IL and then together we can visit her. Still dreaming... with love and prayers, Your PA Mother
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