Where have I been you might ask? The month of May was full of ups and downs and many twists and turns. Sometimes when going through the turns of life it's best to unplug and take the time to reflect without technology. As much as I love writing and blogging I needed to take a step back to walk through this phase in life. Casey and I lost two very important people in our lives within five days of each other. Both of our Grandmas who meant so much to us. Both very strong women from Iowa who raised their families with lots of love and the value of family first. I want to take this time to celebrate their lives as they both lived very happy lives filled with much love and laughter. We both would do anything to go back in time to Iowa to spend an afternoon with our grandmas just one more time.
Lessons we've learned from our Grandmas
- Family is most important
- Always sing and dance
- Be proud of who you are and stay true to yourself
- Washing dishes can be fun
- Remember to play
- Swim like a fish
- Play with the pots and pans
- Make houses out of sheets
- How to make a great meatloaf
- Always sing Happy Birthday
- It's okay to have Saltines and Peanut Butter for breakfast
- Rubbing our backs helps us fall asleep
- Accept people for who they are
- Hold hands and give them a squeeze
- Eat chocolate chips cookies when their warm
- Laugh often
- Play cards
- Enjoy the simple things
- Volunteer
- Keep in touch with loved ones
- Butterfly kisses
- Fill your home with love
.......so many more
We will miss their smiles, laughs and loving hearts. May we pass on these lessons and traditions to our loved ones.
Much love - Angie and Casey
