Long story short, I have three grandmothers because my mom’s mom, Gran Doris passed away before I was born. Shortly before I arrived, my grandfather married my Grannie Linda. She has been the grandmother I have always known and treats me just the same, as if I am part of her own family line. That leaves Nanny. Nanny is my dad’s mom and her name is Molly-she rocks.
Let’s start with Gran Doris. From what I know, she was super kind and fun to be around. My mom has told me lots about her, but one thing I didn’t know is that she did craft fairs- just like me. I think that is so neat. Apparently she had a booth at a HUGE craft fair in Nashville called Christmas Village and also a booth here in town each year. Maybe I’ll get on her level and try to get a booth at Christmas village one of these days. Apparently she enjoyed coffee dates too, which is how I spend a large amount of my time. Below is a photo of my mom, Gran Doris and my mom's grandmother.
Grannie is my mom’s stepmom and the sweetest, most hospitable grandmother I could ask for. While she is a second mom to my mom, she is the only grandmother I have ever known on this side, so she is full-blown Grannie to me. We spend every holiday at her and my grandfather’s house and I can’t imagine any major event in my life without her there. She is an avid reader [just like myself] and leader of her church small group. She loves cooking and I just see so much of myself in her. Might I add to you, holidays at her house involve them cooking- and only them. They like to serve and we are NOT allowed to help. I only hope to be as active, happy, and healthy as she is when I reach her age, because she already has me beat in the amount of things she does in a day!
Nanny is super cool as well. She is my dad’s mom. I LOVE my sweet Nanny and will forever treasure the weekly afternoon visits spent with her my freshman year of college. I am forever thankful for these moments, because this is right before Alsheimers hit, so I have many clear moments with her. Let me tell you, she was a world traveler-quite the adventurer. One of my favorite pictures I have of her is the one pictured below of her with my grandfather waving from the plane. I think she was actually in Thailand when I was born. She’s a cool lady to say the least. Hopefully I’ll get around to all the countries she has been to and make her proud.
Just a little bit of my life I thought I would share with you. This was a fun post to write because it encouraged me to think about all the characteristics that I love about each grandmother. They are the coolest.
xo, Kelsey Belle
Wow! You learn something new every day! It seems you possess the best qualities from each of them as if a piece of their heart were given to you to carry on and be that interesting, super-diverse granny belle to your sweet family. I love it! :) i have finally caught up- i have read a few posts here and there but recently I have made it a mission to read every one and I have to say each one makes me look more forward to the next post. .or shall I say adventure!
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