Shout Out To All The Awesome Grandparents Out There

[anthro-nerd]

I'm 27, my Nan is her 80's, my Mum passed nearly a decade ago and my Nan was worried we'd lose touch (she's in Wales, I'm in the Midlands). Mum used to call her once a week. I now call her 3 times a week, at least, sometimes multiple times a day! We text and she's on Facebook where I can send her photos of the dogs, my dinner, and other useless stuff.

She is honestly the BEST. And I still get a £25 cheque for Christmas and for my birthday, despite being almost 30!! Hehe. I send her DVDs etc, and buy her dinner when I go to stay.

Anyone else have a fantastic relationship with their grandparents? Share your memories/stories below. I'd love to hear them :-)

[MallyJ]

It sounds as if you have a lovely relationship which you both cherish....may it last for many, many more years.

[anthro-nerd]

Thank you MallyJ :-)

[Kidas]

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[Kidas]

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[EcclesCake]

I never knew my grandparents as they had died before I was born. I often wonder what I have missed out on.

[andres]

Sorry about that Eccles. Are you a grandparent?

[ToraToraTora]

I am a grandfather, I have one of these: http://www.glare.co.uk/biker-grandad-tshirt

[anthro-nerd]

TTT that's awesome!!

[marval]

What a lovely relationship you have together.

I only knew my maternal granny, but she was a lovely lady.

[Hazi-Hammenuhoth]

My grandpa died when I was three but I do have very fond memories of him. After he died, granny had a stroke and came to live with us for a few year. Putting a demanding 5 year old kid in the same house as a demanding 84 year old woman meant we had a bit of a love/hate relationship as we both vied for my parents attention. I used to put on brake on her wheelchair and push her round in circles then she would get her own back and throw her drinking cup and stick at me! When I was 7 she was very ill in hospital and near death and appeared very anxious and demanding to see the 'little man'. She was so insistent that my dad came and collected me from class that morning and took me to see her- she couldn't speak but when she saw me she gripped my hand really tightly and tears flowed from her eyes then she smiled and started to release her grip. My dad was holding her other hand and suddenly said 'Her pulse has gone'. She was already dead but it was an incredible moment and I have never experienced anything like it since. It totally took away any fear of death (I have never felt it since either) and I am sure she knew she was going to a better place. I believe there is a special bond between the old and young and the relationship you have with your grandmother is very precious too.

[vulcan42]

Like Eccles I never knew my grandparents. I compare this with a young friend who up to about four years ago had three of his great grandparents alive and now, about to turn twenty, he still has his four grandparents. I think he's very lucky.

[hereIam]

Yes, I had a wonderful maternal grandparents both of whom loved me unconditionally and helped me a lot with life's ups and downs. Did I appreciate them enough? Sadly I doubt it, especially in my teenage years, but I will love them always.

[Mamyalynne]

I never got to know my Grandfathers, my Grandmothers were very different in character and approach.

Paternal Gran, was very Victorian and the typical storybook grey bun and tiny wire rimmed glasses, her home was always toasty warm from the range burning in the corner and I loved the lace and bead covers on the crystal salt and sugar pots. If we stayed we had a little stool to climb onto her very high bed.

She wasn't overly demonstrative, but at times I caught a wicked glint in her eye if we were playing a silly game - she was safe and comforting.

Maternal Gran was modern,madcap and fun - loved fashion and embraced all new innovations. Far more likely to join in games rther than sit and watch from the sidelines.

They both taught me so much.

I'm Grandmother to four, the fourth born since my Husband died 10 years ago (they would have got on splendidly) - I've been very involved with them since day one and still am. Going away with three of them at Easter.

They certainly light up my life.

Enjoy your wonderful relationship Anthro, sounds very special indeed.

[anthro-nerd]

Mamya, your comment made me cry