My grandmother migrated to the mainland United States from the US Virgin Islands well over half a century ago. She raised six children, and has been there for me and her other 9 grandchildren and 4 great-grand children for our entire lives. My grandmother is one of the happiest people I know, with an infectious laugh and REALLY GREAT COOKING.
One of my best memories of my grandmother was when she lived with us back when I was in elementary school. On the day my little brother Christian was born, it was only me, Mike and her in the house, and I remember her getting us all together and ready for our school trip that day. We were SO excited, but grandma made sure my parents had nothing to worry about with her in the house. She ALWAYS made sure we were put together and invested in our lives from an early age.
Like Solomon, my grandmother always showered us with wisdom, love and support. She helped build a family legacy which I work hard to carry forward in my life's work. I sincerely believe that I am the woman I am today because of the love my grandma had for my dad and his siblings, and how that love continues to bind us today. Every family has their challenges, and mine is not exempt, but I KNOW that my grandmas unconditional love for all of her children is a direct reflection of God's unconditional love for me.
I am blessed to be part of a family that always puts love first.
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| With my cousin Sylvia and my Grandmother in 2015 <3 |
One of my best memories of my grandmother was when she lived with us back when I was in elementary school. On the day my little brother Christian was born, it was only me, Mike and her in the house, and I remember her getting us all together and ready for our school trip that day. We were SO excited, but grandma made sure my parents had nothing to worry about with her in the house. She ALWAYS made sure we were put together and invested in our lives from an early age.
Like Solomon, my grandmother always showered us with wisdom, love and support. She helped build a family legacy which I work hard to carry forward in my life's work. I sincerely believe that I am the woman I am today because of the love my grandma had for my dad and his siblings, and how that love continues to bind us today. Every family has their challenges, and mine is not exempt, but I KNOW that my grandmas unconditional love for all of her children is a direct reflection of God's unconditional love for me.
I am blessed to be part of a family that always puts love first.
So Happy Birthday to Grandma as I continue this journey of love as I think about and pray for countries today. <3
Today's Countries: Denmark, Djibouti, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, East Timor, Egypt, El Salvador
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