DID you ever know your grandparents?

Question

I had the best grand parents a kid could ever ask 4.SO much so i thought of writing a book of just how they inpacted my life.
MAYBE i could touch some one some where of that love that gave me.
And ill thank-GOD till the day i die of their kindiness, support+love+fear of God.

Answer 1

i am lucky enough to still have my grandfather living...but i knew mine and they were the best!

Answer 2

no that is a part of my life i wish i could have lived -- except for my grandmother on my mother's side they were long dead before i was born and that grandmother passed away when i was 7 or 8. that is one of the reasons i think i try my damn est to be a super great uncle. i know envy is one of the seven deadly sins, but i do envy folks when the brag about the good times they have had with their grand folks. trouble is in the day you see the role of the grandparent instead of being the wise old sage you seek for advise - more of a cheap dumping ground to be used as a baby setter., or someone to be place in a nursing home at the first sign of bother to their children.

Answer 3

I knew all four of my grandparents. I was the closest to the ones on my moms side, who I spend most of my childhood weekends with. Other than my mom's mother, they have all died. However, my grandfather starting writing a book when I was a little kid (he died when I was 29). The book contained our family history, stories about his life, things about everyone in the family. It was the best thing that he left behind because it showed us all how much he loved us (of course, he told us all the time) and what and where we all came from. My mother is working on one now for my daughter (her only grandchild), and I will probably do the same for mine. I think what you are doing is a great idea, and they will cherish it always.

Answer 4

YES YES YES, and what amazing people and what an effect they have had on my life!
My Grandfather was my hero, i loved like a little girl up till I lost in my teens, a part of my heart went with him and there are many times that i close my eyes and whipser a prayer for his guidance!
My Grandmother I lost only recently, a women of fire till her end. I hope that is how i will be too oe day!

You just touched me with this question, reminding me of them has given me shivers...thank you and much luv & kindess back at ya!

Answer 5

I knew my mom's parents. They both died when I was 12. I felt lucky, seemed a lot of kids in school never knew any of thiers.
I had the opportunity to live "in thier world" . I spent a year living in thier house with my parents ( my dad was sick) So I really got to know my roots. It was in the middle of nowhere, and I don't think a thing had changed in thier area in the last 30 years.

Answer 6

I knew one set. My grandmother spoiled me, but would also make me go get my own "hickory stick" when I misbehaved. They were textile workers and every Friday night I waited up late, nose pressed to the window, ready to have them pick me up for the weekend. She'd always have a special candy bar tucked in her work apron, a Seven Up with seven layers of good stuff. My Papa was overweight, gentle, and loved to fish. I can picture him now in his overalls. Nothing smelled better than his fresh, clean Sunday shirt. They were my oasis. Home life was a little/or a lot dysfunctional, but life with them was steady and true. I owe them an endless debt of gratitude.

Answer 7

I got to know all 4 of my grandparents.
My Mama as I called her (dad's side) was sick with kidney problems from licking lead paint. When my auntie was 20 the doctor took her aside and said your mother could die any day. With medicine improving she lived well passed that.
I enjoyed when I was a teenager hearing some sayings.

Answer 8

It's heart warming to hear that people have had a great relationship with their grandparents. I never met my fathers parents. They lived in another country. My mom's parents died when I was a baby, but I'm happy for you to have had a wonderful relationship with yours.

Answer 9

Both of my grandfathers died before I was born but I had both of my grandmothers in my life until I was in my early 20's.
I regret not asking my grandmothers more questions about their lives and my grandfathers while I had the opportunity. And I sort of envy people who know what having a grandfather feels like.

Answer 10

Yes...my grandparents rocked. Now that I have a child, I see how my mother is with her and I KNOW my daughter will feel the same. There must be something about being a grandparent that changes a person. Makes them 'softer' and 'kinder'. :)

Answer 11

Yes, I knew my grandparents pretty well. My maternal grandparents were especially cool. Grandma was a regular million-dollar seller with her real estate company. Pop-Pop was retired career NSA. I miss them both terribly.