This was kind of a hard one for me because I came up with a number of things that I'm thankful for that start with the letter "G". I finally narrowed it down to two. The first is the Galaxy. I've always been fascinated with our little round planet earth spinning in this vast galaxy created by our Father in Heaven. I can remember so many nights on the house boat at Lake Powell looking up at the Heavens and finding the North Star, the Milky Way, Orion's Belt, the Little and Big Dipper, etc., etc. I also remember coming home late in the evening from a date or a school function and would sit with mother out on the back porch, talking about my adventures and looking up at the sky and marveling at the beauty of the Heavens. So thankful that I have a knowledge and testimony of who created all of this beauty for me and all of us to enjoy.
The other word that I couldn't let go of was Gam. First and foremost I'm glad that Emmi made that my name when she was very little and it has stuck for almost all the grandchildren. I love that name. When I was born my mother's parents had passed away and Lorin's parents had also passed away. So I never had the experience of having grandparents on either side. I remember so many times hearing my friends talk about going to their grandparents homes for holidays or birthdays, etc. I often wondered what it would be like to have grandparents. 82 years down the road finds me being a grandmother and enjoying that roll. I do love having my grandchildren come. I know that for some it might be a "have to" but for many, it is a "want to". I hope that I have been a good grandmother for all of them and that I have set a good example for them.
I've come to realize that I am the living bridge to family stories and heritage that I hope they grow to treasure. Also, watching my children step into parenting is deeply moving. I love being "Gam" and a great grandmother and pray that I will have many more years to watch and love them.
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