grandmas are the greatest people on earth (mothers closely equal their position). today is my grandma manske’s birthday. although she is not here any longer to celebrate with us, she celebrates in heaven. this is one day to think extra long about grandma.
In thinking about grandma today, I imagined her birthday party in heaven.
the menu – jello with marshmallows, peaches, fried chicken and ice cream bars.
drink – HiC with sprite mixed in.
grandmas attire – hair all combed and fresh perm, powder on her face, glasses cleaned with windex, solid color pants with a flowery print top, a broach and a necklace. to top it all off, a few squirts of perfume.
She would first make sure everyone had enough to eat and just when you thought you were full, she pushed over 2 more helpings :) and do you know why you would have those 2 helpings? Because grandma knows best.
She would also sit in the background and smile as she watched everyone enjoying conversation and entertainment. She did not need to be the center of attention and actually preferred not to be!
When it was time for presents, she would say “you didn’t have to do that”. Knowing you were there was enough for her.
The birthday party would end with everyone giving hugs and saying goodbyes. Since she loves company, she would start up another conversation at the door that starts with “well kids…what do you know?”. An hour later, as you drive away, she would be waiving her hand in the window. A tissue would probably also be in her hand, held by her thumb as the rest of the fingers did the waiving. She would have a big smile on her face.
I love “grandma” moments. These are the things that grandma does or loves and you can’t help but want to be just like her…
The color pink – her favorite color and my favorite color :)
Huskers
Peaches
Apple crisp
Kentucky fried chicken
HiC with sprite mixed in
Ice Cream bars
Quietly humming
Stories of “back in the day”
Socks at Christmas & birthdays
Hyms
Jello with marshmallows
Broach
Getting the mail
Determination & Strength
Scotch-a-roos!
Sleep overs
Skip-bo (where she somehow always won)
Ty-nol
Love for Jesus
Hand written letters/cards
Grocery lists at 3 different stores
Cinnamon rolls (by the dozens)
The list of course goes on and on. She is someone I think of often. It is good to know she doesn’t miss a beat of life because she is looking down on me every day.
I miss you and love you grandma. happy birthday.
some of grandmas favorites:
in the garden - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yzzqhaLl_8w
it is well with my soul - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MMPAnlc8k0U
the king is coming - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HMMy-PlexHQ
how great thou art - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nhvaDJTUmrU
because he lives - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QH56-aEQlcc
the old rugged cross - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tLx0I8DSCoE
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