For My Grandma

My Grandma taught me a lot while she was here.  I want to share some of that in honor of her beautiful spirit and the amazing family she raised and kept together.

1.       You are never too old or too small to do anything.

2.       You can eat soup all year long.

3.       Your world is all a matter of perception.  If you believe it is lovely, it is lovely.

4.       You can make a healthier grilled cheese by putting cheese on your bread in the toaster oven.

5.       Make your spouse #1 if you want to have a happy marriage.

6.       Handicaps do not define you.

7.       If you have the time, volunteer.

8.       Make things with the children in your life.

9.       Read.

10.   Believe you are the belle of the ball, for your whole life.

11.   Love.

12.   You don’t have to be Hispanic to have a piñata for every holiday.  Have one because it’s fun!

13.   Do good things for others when no one is looking.

14.   You can’t have too many pairs of shoes.

15.   Be proud of your family, because they are all awesome people.

16.   Have opinions and let them be known, it gives you character.

17.   When someone takes the time to write to you, write back.

18.   Keep a sense of humor, life is very funny.

19.   Appreciate the little things, and express it.

20.   She lost her hearing in WWII, she lost two children (one way too young, one not so long ago), and she lost the love of her life when my grandfather passed 30 years ago.  She never lost her faith in God or her love for life as a result of tragedy, instead she let her faith be her comfort and never stopped counting her blessings.

Thank you Grandma for your strength and courage, my family, my middle name, my great legs, and all the beautiful moments we shared.  I love you.