Thankful,..again

I am Thankful

I have had almost 32 complete years with my grandparents

I had my grandfather walk me down the isle

When I took my vows

I danced with my grandfather after I became a Mrs.

I lived in the same state when my 1st child was born

Both my Grandmother and father took hold of my sweet child

on her 1st Easter at a mere 4 weeks old

I am Thankful

Since I moved away almost 7 years ago

I have seen them at least once a year

I talk with them weekly

and most of the time my Grandfather can recall my voice

I am Thankful

That I feel they have seen me grow into a young woman

then into a moth, again, again, and yet again

I feel they are proud of whom I've become

and they love seeing packages of treats arrive from me at their door

I am Thankful

that at 94 my Grandfather recalls who I am

He can make out my face if I am close enough

and stills remembers my childhood

I am Thankful

that my 85 year old Grandmother

can do most of her cares without my mother's help

That she still has an amazing sense of humor

and is still one of the most clever and thoughtful people I have ever met

I am Thankful

That all four of my blessings

have on at least one occasion have met and been held

hugged and kissed

by the 2 eldest loves of my life

I am Thankful

my children know who my grandparents are

I am Thankful