Family Life Revealed

When I have some “free me time” I usually choose to cook, bake or sew. My interest in these hobbies stems from my grandmother. As I was growing up she took time to teach me about these activities and mold me into the person I am today. I am able to make things from macaroni salad to quilts because of her instruction.

I admire how she organizes and plans out her cooking, produces a plethora of food in a timely manner and then brings the whole family together to enjoy it. It always seemed anti climatic to me that after a LONG day of cooking everyone would inhale the scrumptious food and be on their way; however, she graciously takes the compliments and treasures the few minutes before it is time to do dishes. All the while she does this with joy and never complains. Her attitude trained me to be a joyful servant in the kitchen and I appreciate that. One particular trade that I feel honored to have learned from her is canning jelly. I enjoy helping her make pomegranate jelly from the juice of the beautiful fruit off of my grandparent’s tree.

My grandma has also been a very positive example for me in my role as a wife. She is always eager to serve my grandpa and speak well of him! I am thankful for the fine example I have to look up to in my grandma!