I feigned illness one day in grade school so I could go to my grandparent's house. That's how awesome my grandparents are. I'm lucky to have three sets of grandparents (my dad's parents remarried when my siblings and I were little), and they are the foundation of our family. Overflowing with love, support, hugs and kisses, grandparents have nourished and nurtured their families, and Sunday, it's time to celebrate them on Grandparent's Day.
My grandparents - Grandpa Ray and Grandma Polly (right), Grandma Susie and Grandpa Chuck, Grandpa Ernie and Grandma Phyllis - make me feel blessed. From the moment I was born, I've had a strong, supportive family, and they're at the core of it.
When I read A Tree Grows in Brooklyn, I immediately thought of the women in my family - the generations of "invisible steel" - when I read the below quote:
"Those were the Rommely women: Mary, the mother, Evy, Sissy, and Katie, her daughters, and Francie, who would grow up to be a Rommely woman even though her name was Nolan. They were all slender, frail creatures with wondering eyes and soft fluttery voices...But they were made out of thin invisible steel."
My grandpas have equal strength.They've provided for their families, taught their kids and grandkids the fun things in life, like riding bikes and strolls and good stories, and the most important things, like good work ethic and family.
My grandparents provide silent and overzealous support, constant I love yous and faith that makes me proud of my history, and excited for my future.
On Sunday, spend some time with your papa, noonie, gram or gramp, or at the very least, give them a call or say a prayer, and tell them how much they mean to you.
Happy Grandparent's Day, Grandma Polly, Grandpa Ray, Grandma Susie, Grandpa Chuck, Grandpa Ernie and Grandma Phyllis.
I love you,
Lisa Marie
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