Archive 1 - For all the Grandmas! (longest thread in the history of mankind) '06-'08

kaybutler@mweb. · 04-22-2006, 09:00 AM

Your Angel

Once upon a time there was a child ready to be born. The child asked God, "They tell me you are sending me to earth tomorrow. How am I going to live there being so small and helpless?"

God replied, "Among the angels, I'll choose one for you. Your Angel will be waiting for you and will take care of you."

The child further inquired, "But tell me God, here in heaven I don't have to do anything but sing and smile to be happy."

God said, "Your angel will sing for you and will also smile for you every day. And you will feel your angel's love and feel very happy."

Again the child asked, "And how am I going to be able to understand when people talk to me if I don't know the language?"

God said, "Your angel will tell you the most beautiful and sweet words you will ever hear, and with much patience and care, your angel will teach you how to speak."

"I've heard that on earth there are bad people. Who will protect me?"

God said, "Your angel will defend you even if it means risking its life."

At that moment there was much peace in heaven, but the voices from Earth could be heard and the child hurriedly asked, "God, if I am to leave now, please tell me my angel's name."

"Her name is not important. You will simply call her GRANDMA."

Submitted by Joyce Rolf

Biffylady · 04-22-2006, 10:11 AM

Awww, I wanna be one of those!! Our oldest DD is graduating college in 2 weeks, then it's time for she & SIL to get started on making me a grandma!! lol

debra8898 · 04-22-2006, 10:15 AM

Me Too Biffy... I can't wait!!

kaybutler@mweb. · 04-22-2006, 11:39 AM

Ahh Biffy ..I resisted for so long thinking being a gran would make me feel old ..WELL !!!! How wrong can one be ..it is absolutely and without doubt the very very best place to be !!!! My only problem is that none of my 3 cherubs are within hugging distance , but at last my gorgeous stepdaughter (who lives 5 minutes away !!) has obliged and we are all eagerly awaiting the arrival of Emily Rose ..how cute is that ??? at the end of August !!!!

Carla · 04-22-2006, 01:58 PM

Being a Grandma is the best thing in the world!!! It's so totally different than being a parent. Read this somewhere, but it is so true....

"Certain personality traits are thought to skip a generation.
Maybe that's why grandchildren and grandparents get along so well."

When I found out I was going to be a grandma, my first thought was, "but I am too young to be a grandma!" well, I am now gald for that because it gives me more time with them or at least I hope it does!

Pam · 04-22-2006, 03:19 PM

Congratulations on the August arrival, a year ago my DD & I were shopping for items (not knowing whether she'd have a girl or boy) and now we're shopping with a young lady who can already sit up and isn't that far from walking! Time flies by so fast, DD's other child is a boy who is now 16. It's only been a blink of an eye since he was that small. Of all I've done, I like being Nana the bestest!

evergreen100 · 04-23-2006, 01:50 AM

This is a gorgeous poem Kay, I have tears running down my face right now! Congrats on the expected new arrival. Now on a humorous Grandma note, I had an email from a friend today containing quotes from a class of eight year olds on the subject of grandparents, some of which were:

1. A little boy was asked where his grandmother lived. He said " Oh she lives at the airport and when we want her, we just go and get her. Then when we're done having her visit, we just take her back to the airport."

2. Grandparents wear funny underwear and they can take their teeth and gums out.

3. Grandparents are a lady and a man who have no children of their own. They like other people's

Enjoy!

kaybutler@mweb. · 04-23-2006, 03:26 AM

Ha ha Jill ..I relate to the airport one !! (and maybe the funny underwear ??? LOL !!!!!!!!)

yvspeck · 04-23-2006, 10:56 PM

Kay what an awesome poem....Made me mist up and then Evergreen's made me almost pee my pants.....Dang I've got fluids trying to leaking out everywhere.....LOL.....BTW.... Grandkids Rock!!!!!!!

evergreen100 · 04-24-2006, 01:32 AM

Now I'm having the same problem, Kim, after reading your post

Caro · 04-24-2006, 02:02 AM

great thread and I envy you all I have 2 step grand daughters who because of distance I've only ever gotten to hug 1 time but was enough that i will love them always and simply will love it when my own daughters decide to settle down and make me a grandma or Grammy as I think I willask to be called.

kaybutler@mweb. · 04-24-2006, 02:13 AM

LOL Sammdc...maybe you should think twice !!! As you can see from Kim and Jill above ..Grammies LEAK !!!!!! Kidding !!! Grammies RULE ..good luck on your quest to becoming one !!

evergreen100 · 04-24-2006, 02:20 AM

Not kidding - Grammies DO leak. But I'm not telling where from

kaybutler@mweb. · 04-26-2006, 01:30 PM

Eeeeeeuw Jill !!!

evergreen100 · 04-26-2006, 05:03 PM