[tri-wings] Re: Platitudes

Ruth,
I was going to say, "I try."  But that isn't true.  I don't have to  
try.  I'm just Grandma.  And when Ali calls to ask if she can have a  
"sleepover" and sleep in her bed at my house, my heart just bursts  
with joy.
Thank you.
Sheila

On Dec 19, 2007, at 7:04 PM, Ruth Hadley wrote:

>
>   You are such a great Grandma.  If only my little Jill's Grandma  
> was like you.  It wouldn't even occur to her to do and say what you  
> do.
>   Hugs,
>
>   Ruth (Jill's Mom)
>
>> Sheila Helleson <hellesos@xxxxxx> wrote:
>>   The lady helping me questioned me with why
>> when I only have 3 grandchildren. I just said, "I always put one up
>> for Hope, too." She didn't say anything. I guess people may think
>> that is strange, but my daughter and her husband appreciate the
>> acknowledgment. I couldn't live with myself if I didn't add Hope to
>> my list of grandkids.


Hugs,
Sheila Helleson
Minnesota Grandma to:
Hope (T-18 ^i^ 11-1-1) & Alison; Cadence and Bridge
Mom to Cheryl (& Denny); Wade (& Charity)
Wife to Richard for 35 years

"Shared joy is double joy, and shared sorrow is half-sorrow."
Swedish Proverb

Laughter and tears are the healing medicines of God.





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