GG

Last night I had a very vivid dream about my grandma. She was called GG because she was a great grandma. In both senses of the word. She died almost 9 years ago when Sammy was only 2 months old. In my dream, my siblings were all together and she was having her garage cleaned out. She had very valuable treasures for each of us, and we were all picking what we wanted. I remember that there was several pictures there of her and my grandpa, and they looked very happy together. He died 25 years ago and I know she missed him terribly. It made me happy to see those pictures. I remember standing behind her and wrapping my arms around her and pressing my cheek to hers. I could smell her powdery scent that was so unique to her. I was filled with love and happiness as I held her and was sad when I woke up. I have my own personal belief that when I have dreams like this, it is a way for my loved ones to come and give me a visit. It's a nice thought.

It made me think of the treasures that my grandma gave to us as we grew up. She was an ideal grandma. Nothing could beat sleeping over at her house. She had a big cupboard that she would keep stocked with all of her grand kids favorite treats. Beef jerky for the boys. I liked those pink circle mints that taste like Pepto. There was always a Fresca in the fridge. She would buy our favorite cereal for us when she knew we were coming. And she kept the apple shampoo handy because she knew I loved the smell. She loved to show us her love in so many different ways.

And she passed that gift on to my own mother. She keeps Albertsons chocolate chip cookies for Zack. A large variety of cereal for Sam. Fruit for Kaylee. Special juice for whoever likes that flavor that week. She keeps a Dr. Pepper handy for me. I know that for my own kids, sleeping at grandma's house can't be beat. My kids have the extra blessing of having two spectacular grandmas.

I can't wait to see what grandmothering gifts I can pass on to my girls and to their children. And I hope to have my dream again.