So, there are these two women in my life. I love them a lot. They are my grandmothers… affectionately referred to as Judy and Mawmaw. They are two very different women, but I love them both with the very same love. There is something about a grandmother that is so ridiculously special… something that they give you that I can’t explain. Anyway… I want to dedicate this blog and the two following events to them…
Judy, I went to see Swan Lake! You can be proud of the fact that I am on an 11 month missions trip and that I was able to do something beautiful and involving such beautiful art. We were able to sit in a box (for only $20), and as I was watching the production of ballerinas respond to the flow of orchestra music, I teared up a bit because I wanted you to be there with me. When I got my tickets, I thought of you first and knew that you would be just as excited as I was to see the ballet. Thank you so much for opening me up to art and to dance and to performance. I want you to know that you mean a lot to me and I could not attend this wonderful event without thinking about how grateful I am for you. I love you my Judy…
Mawmaw!! I am in Romania, and I got up this morning to help clean out a cow stall and to dig up onions out of a garden. Although this is not what made me think of you, what I did afterwards did. The woman of the house was in the kitchen the whole time we worked outside, and as soon as we were finished, we went to help her in the kitchen. I saw her as she rolled out dough and when I saw her confidence as just a beautiful, loving mother and cook, I had to walk outside because I missed you so much. I stayed and watched her roll out dough and talk on in a language I don’t know. I told her that she reminded me so much of you and that I missed you, so she wrapped her arms around me and kissed me on the cheek. Thank you so much for loving me all the time, anytime and forever. I love you and will always be your peachnut.
I know I can be ultra sappy sometimes, but I know that what I have in my life means so much more to me than getting my own way or having what I want all the time. I have met so many people all around this world, but will never forget the beauty and delight of my own family. So… Mawmaw and Judy… this one’s for you!!
