30 Days of Thankfulness - #23 - Grandparents

There's nothing quite like a grandmother's or grandfather's love, is there?

I've been blessed with two sets of extraordinary grandparents. My dad's parents, Granny and Papa, got married when my grandmother was only 15! It's been 61 years now, and they are still the cutest couple ever. They are sharp and witty and kind. When I talk to my granny on the phone, she tells about all the ways that she prays for Matt and me - almost word for word. I love her for that. I feel like she is speaking blessings over me every time I talk to her. My papa is a Korean War Veteran and has more interesting stories than I can fathom... he has a sense of humor like no other and has always made me feel so special.

I've written about my mom's mother, Mammaw, before. Here and here. I don't know much more to say about her except that I hope I age as gracefully as her. She is energetic and sharp and beautiful! 

We are headed to Georgia tonight for the holiday. I will wake up early tomorrow morning and savor a few hours alone with her in the kitchen, helping to prepare Thankgiving lunch for the family as I always have. We will set the table and gather some magnolia leaves from outside for a centerpiece. She will ask me to put the "final touches" on the dishes... a cherry here or a leafy green there. I enjoy my time with her so much. She taught me almost everything I know in the kitchen and a whole heck of a lot outside of it... I feel so blessed to have the relationship with her that I do.

Thankful,

Lauren