Kindness and a Grandmother’s Determination

“Having a grandmother is like having an army.  This is a grandchild’s ultimate privilege: knowing that someone is on your side, always, whatever the details.”

~ Fredrik Backman

One of my children recently had a meaningful milestone ceremony at her school.  My mother had been sick and in bed for a few days, so I encouraged her to stay home and assured her that I would share photos.  But a very determined woman, my mother refused to miss the ceremony.  I had to go much earlier, but my mother had someone drop her off.  “I would not have missed this for the world,” she said.  And one more time, her being there will be part of my children’s childhood memories.