Grandma's Table

A few weeks ago, I went to visit grandma and ended up at her kitchen table where we probably chatted for an hour. We caught up on our lives and the events of the past few months. We talked about the changes in our extended and immediate family. Grandma talked a bit a about her life and shared a few of the lessons she's learned. I thought back on all the things I've learned at grandma's kitchen table.

We've spent hours talking, eating, playing games, canning fruit, wrapping caramels, frosting cookies, and reading scriptures. She's shared stories and and insight from her life and listened as I've shared problems and concerns. We've laughed together and cried together. We've worked and played. We've expressed our weaknesses and resolve to change - to be better disciples of Christ and more loving family members. I love that even at 79 years old, grandma still identifies and set goals for change and improvement.As we finished our conversation, we got up from the table and started cleaning the house; also a usual task. I've never known a woman that has
cleaner floors, toilets, or windows. I'll tease that it's a little obsessive, but I'm grateful that Gram taught me to work and value cleanliness. I'm grateful that she taught me to care for others - to minister to them by taking them a meal or loaf of bread. I'm grateful for her willingness to feed and take care of all her kids and grandkids. Everyone knows they're welcome at grandmas table and she'll show her love by feeding you until all you want to do is stay at the table and never move.

I'm so very grateful for grandma and the lessons learned at her table.


Grandma: The Master Cook