Grandmothers are twice the mother one has; they possess the love, patience and understanding distilled through the experience of an extra generation.
Not to discount one’s love for their mother, but today’s Mother’s Day celebration clearly deserves to be expanded, including grandmothers as well.
My own two grandmothers, long resting in peace somewhere, helped instil values and ethics; traditional Greek grandmothers, that showed both tough love when needed, and instant support before it was asked for.
They helped me take my first steps – literally – wiped my tears, shared my laughter, applied bandages, and even saved my life.
My grandmothers were two World War II stricken widows, that worked hard and devoted their lives to the well-being of their children, and grandkids. For the rest of my life, I owe them more than just a note on an English-written blog, but I have to somehow acknowledge that in public – as a start.
Happy Mother’s Day, and lots of love to Grandmothers as well.
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