Stores Of Grandparents

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We lived in the country all my life. It was a mile in either direction to our nearest neighbor, which was my Grandparents. I learned at an early age just how important Grandparents are to a child. Grandparents have such knowledge that can help a child grow. I was close to my Grandparents on my Fathers side and to my Grandmother on my mothers side. My Grandfather on my Mom’s side died before I was born. He was only in his 30’s and left my Grandma to raise 11 kids by herself. He was a log truck driver. They don’t know if he fell asleep or had a heart attack but he was found days later over the hill in his truck dead. My Grandmother was an amazing woman. She had more strength, compassion and will power than anyone I knew. She was and is a survivor! She is in her 80’s and still drives “senior citizens” to their Dr’s appointments. In this area of West Virginia, the nearest Dr is an hour drive away from her. She has yet to realize that she has become one of those “senior citizens” I laugh every time she says “I have to take one of my seniors to the Dr tomorrow.” I have fond memories of my Grandparents on my Father’s side also. That were still alive while I was growing up. I remember when we moved closer to them as they grew older. They had a large yard that I mowed each week. My Granddad would sit on the porch and watch me. He hated that he could no longer work outside. I would go down and cook for them after I got home from school a couple times a week. I come from a large family. Families have always been important to us. Each Sunday, we would all got to Granddad’s and Grandma’s to play horseshoes in the cow pasture. Granddad was a good horseshoe pitcher. Granddad loved to play dominoes. He always won. It was years before I figured out how he always won. He cheated! One time he showed me how he did it. I don’t know how he got by with it. I still grin when I play dominoes and think of my Granddad. My Grandparents used herbs and plants for medical purposed. Once I got poison Ivy in my eyes. My Grandma boiled a plant and applied it to my eyes. She knew what plants were good for what problem. I wish I had listened more and learned these lost techniques. My Grandma was known for her Apple Pies and Sugar Cookies. I don’t know how she did it but she always seemed to have some prepared. My Grandfather died and My Grandma was not long after him. The Dr said she died of a broken heart because there was no medical reason for her to die. That is true love that only can be found in a close family. I miss my Grandparents but am thankful for the time that I had with them. I am thankful for the memories and the lessons they taught me in a loving family way. I hope in some small way, that I can pass those traits onto my Grandchildren. Do you remember your Grandparents? Are they still alive? Do you have stories preserved that your Grandparents told? Do you know any of your genealogy