Again, thanks to Amy (at The World Is A Book…) for inviting me to participate the “3 Days, 3 Quotes” challenge — post a quote each day for 3 days and nominate 3 new bloggers each day to take part.
At my mom’s funeral, the person who cried the loudest was one of her grandsons. Mom had taken care of 8 out of her 10 grandchildren when they were little. All my siblings and I worked fulltime, so whoever had a baby, Mom went to his or her house to help. When her grandkid grew a little older, every morning she would watch her grandkid get on the school bus, and later welcome him or her back home. She never got paid, never took a sick leave, and never complained.
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I’m reading with tears in my eyes…. Thank you for sharing the quote and story.
Thanks, Amy. I didn’t think what my mom had done was so difficult until I was at her age when she took care of her first grandchild. Not to mention she had done it for 7 more later.
I was happy how this photo has turned out and I learned how to post quote today. I am very happy. Thanks!
What a lovely picture! Just today I was talking to a friend about the very special relationship that exists between grandparents and grandchildren. Lucky are those who get to experience it.
I totally agree with you, Joanne. I have never seen my grandparents. For a long time, we (people in Taiwan) were not allowed to contact people in mainland China. When we finally did, my grandparents were passed away. Lucky are those who get to experience it — exactly!
Awww – that’s really sad Helen. It must have been terrible for your grandparents too.
What a beautiful photo, Helen. The intensity in your niece’s eyes as she looks at your mother….just wonderful.
Excellent quote to go with your Mother’s photo. What a wonderful tribute. There’s a saying that only good Mothers can become great Grandmother. I bet your Mother is this!
Thanks, Perpetua. Yes, my mom was (is) a wonderful grandmother! I remember wishing I were her grandchild. Ha.
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Thank you, Dawn. I read that you had been very busy lately. I hope the busy day is over or will be over soon. Take care.