Another Story from Granny....Relatives Come to Visit

A long, long time ago before everyone had telephones, if someone wanted to visit a friend or relative, there were two choices. One could simply put the kids in the car and go. Or you could write a letter telling them you were going to come visit. One time my Granny and Grandaddy had company come visit them. But they weren't at home. Their relatives had two choices. They could get back in the car and drive all the way back home. Or...try to get in the house. They decided to try to get in the house. They wiggled the door knobs and tugged on the windows until they found a bathroom window unlocked. They lifted their daughter Beth through the window. Once inside, Beth unlocked the door for the family. They helped themselves to the food and spent the night. The next morning they made up the beds, putting everything back in its' place, exactly as they had found it. My Granny and Grandaddy had no idea that anyone had ever been in their house. The next time my grandparents saw the relatives they told them about the time they came to see them but no one was at home.

High School Friends

In August I attended a reunion dinner with several high school friends. Old friends, reunited. It was great fun catching a small glimpse into the lives of the people that we've grown to become. Tonight I was able to eat dinner with one of these high school friends at Natalia's in Macon. The restaurant itself is a place where one might go for a special occasion. Upon walking in the door, one can sense that this is a special place. It's surely a place to make memories. The atmosphere portrays the spirit of the importance of relationships, the importance of making special moments, and the importance of sharing good times with friends. As we talked I was surprised at the many commonalities that we shared. There's something special about sharing memories with someone from high school. Even though years and miles have separated us, the similarities bond us. She's raised two wonderful daughters. She's as beautiful or more so than when we were in high school. Her eyes still twinkle and her smile lights up a room. She's gracious, caring, and genuine. Counting my blessings tonight...for this special friend.

http://www.natalias.net/

Counting My Blessings

1. Having a supportive husband. For example, recently when discussing a trip to visit our daughter, he said, "I can't go. But I want you to go visit her." When I said, "Won't you be sad that I'm going and you aren't?" He responded, "I wish I could go too...but, I'm glad you can go visit our daughter and spend time with her."

2. Having a son-in-law that would let me spend a whole week dominating his wife's life.

3. Having a daughter who would let me go to work everyday with her.....who would let me catch a glimpse of her everyday life....as a teacher....a wife....and as a friend.

4. All my luggage arrived safely and on time.....now for the trip home to be as wonderful....hope it makes it to my next list of "blessings counted".