Oh, Rick, Thank you for this piece. Here is the line I most loved: "When a person of high integrity gives without complaint, even with palpable joy, it never dawns on us that the apparent ease with which they serve is the result of tremendous inner discipline, a chosen commitment to values, and developed strength of character." What a beautiful acknowledgment of your grandmother. What a beautiful window of insight into you, as well.
Also I wanted to say, this line is very meaningful to me, as my husband's brother, who I loved very much, just recently passed. I discovered Steve, and Steve's contribution, and presence on the planet in a new way, at the Celebration of Life I just attended in Colorado. So this was very meaningful to me: "Sadness reveals itself in a whole new dimension when deep appreciation for what you’re losing preserves it in you forever—even as you let it go."
Thank you for writing. Thank you for BEING a writer. I am grateful to myself at this time for being a receiver of your gifts from the heart.
The photo you shared, aged and of low pixels of the time, makes it hard for me to see her face. But that means I can remember and see similar people who had an impact like this from my childhood, sharing her happy place.
Oh, Rick, Thank you for this piece. Here is the line I most loved: "When a person of high integrity gives without complaint, even with palpable joy, it never dawns on us that the apparent ease with which they serve is the result of tremendous inner discipline, a chosen commitment to values, and developed strength of character." What a beautiful acknowledgment of your grandmother. What a beautiful window of insight into you, as well.
Also I wanted to say, this line is very meaningful to me, as my husband's brother, who I loved very much, just recently passed. I discovered Steve, and Steve's contribution, and presence on the planet in a new way, at the Celebration of Life I just attended in Colorado. So this was very meaningful to me: "Sadness reveals itself in a whole new dimension when deep appreciation for what you’re losing preserves it in you forever—even as you let it go."
Thank you for writing. Thank you for BEING a writer. I am grateful to myself at this time for being a receiver of your gifts from the heart.
The photo you shared, aged and of low pixels of the time, makes it hard for me to see her face. But that means I can remember and see similar people who had an impact like this from my childhood, sharing her happy place.
Stirring beautiful memories for all of us.
Beautiful.
Such a joyful celebration of what your grandmother means to you, Rick. Thanks for sharing your memories, so beautifully expressed.
This is a beautiful tribute. My grandmothers are pretty amazing too. Both the one who is gone and the one who remains.
Grandmothers can indeed be grand. I remember as a child my grandmother’s smiling with such joy when she saw me. I still miss her to this day. ❤️