Ahh, controversial topic for me.
My Mom’s parents figured prominently in my young life, but pretty much continued their emotional excommunication of my mother, with my sisters and me. So there was no closeness. Mostly disdain.
I never met my “father’s” parents because I never met my biological father.
My Dad’s parents were gone before I was born.
I was close, for a while, with a boyfriend’s step grandmother.
Just not much experience with grandparents. So I became dedicated to being a good one myself!
I am “Dammaw”! Hear me roar!
Disclaimer: I’m responding strongly to this topic, but obviously not with my own photography.
Ugh…such family history drama. Been there, done that – although not regarding grandparents. Can’t change the past, but can go positive into the future. Sweet pics. Love your grandma name too!
It’s how my first grandson pronounced grandma!
And that drama has informed who I have become. I am now grateful for all of it!
Being able to do that…that’s a blessing.
It looks like you are an awesome Grandma. 🙂
Never felt love quite like it before!! In both directions!!
History mars us. These are beautiful pics, and I’m sure you are making up for it all.
Thanks. I just hope to break some painful, generational cycles!
Looks like you are achieving your goal.
Good for you !
My Dad’s mother died 19 years before I was born, and my Mom’s mother doed when I was three.
Ahh, I’m so sorry. Maybe time to adopt a gramma?
I have had a couple. But I’m 73 so I’m more likely to be adopted…
I get that!