DEAR MOM AND DAD,
by Marie Elena
Dear Mom and Dad,
Having devoted grandparents made my childhood something special. Holidays were spectacular, with wall-to-wall cousins and outstanding meals — Irish on one side; Italian on the other. Summertime meant choosing a cousin to spend a few nights at Grandma and Grandpa’s. I suppose you probably knew, but we were kind of given free reign, and ice cream and nonpareils rained freely. Those were fun years of my life. I miss the years, and I miss my grandparents.
I don’t miss them like my kids miss you. We didn’t have the special closeness my kids had with you … the kind where they weren’t sure they could ever live without you. The kind where they spent their lives fearing the inevitable. The kind that took special grace from God to go on in the wake of losing you both within 35 days of each other. The kind that begs, “Just one more day. Just one more conversation. Just one more hug.” The kind that made their lives richer for the living, a bit shattered in the leaving, and grateful for every shared moment.
A love worth the loss.
This is who I want to be
To my granddaughters.
© Marie Elena Good, 2019
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I was very fortunate to have all my grandparents growing up. Nonpareils (or, as I called them as a kid, snowcaps) bring back memories of watching movies at the cinema my aunt and uncle managed when I stayed with my grandparents in Poplar Bluff, Missouri during the summers. Sad and poignant that your grandparents passed away so close together. What a beautiful, light-filled couple they made!
Lovely memories, eh? Wonderful. It was my parents who passed so closely. Dad passed 35 days after Mom. So hard, but good for them. ❤
Beautifully shared. Hearts of love held together with love. I am so sorry for your loss.
Thank you so much for your kindness.
Very touching
Thank you so much.
The is so special, and it held my heart.
❤ !
This is a sweet post.
Thank you!