What Really Matters

In November my grandma (91 years young) was admitted to the hospital for bleeding.  Shortly after a transfer to a hospital in Buffalo, my grandpa (just as young) was admitted as well.  After a scary few weeks, they both rebounded, like always.  Unfortunately they weren't able to spend Christmas together as they were both rehabing (probably the first in 68 years).

When my grandma was physically ready, she was able to visit grandpa in the nursing home (where he's staying for a short while to rehab).  My mom was there to witness the reunion, saying "there wasn't a dry eye in the place."  I could just picture the moment, because it's inevitable when you see these two how much they love each other!

My grandparents are amazing people - great grandparents, grandparents, and parents!  Even though grandma has had her fair share of health scares (including a triple bypass), she always bounces back stronger than ever, with grandpa always there to care for her.  They have been amazing role models for what a marriage is and should be. 

One vivid memory I regularly think about comes to mind.  I remember right before Steve and I were getting married, grandpa leaned over to Steve, shook his hand, and said, "Take care of her."  Of course, my initial reaction of thinking was - I don't need a man to take care of me.  But now I know what he meant.  We always need someone taking care of each of us, and I'm no exception to that.  Steve and I will always need to take care of each other and even more in the future.  Those words from grandpa will always resonate with me.

So thank you both for being such an inspiration - teaching us all the importance of family and taking care of each other every single day!