My Heart Sings

September 9, 2009

I’ve been sitting on these chairs in this kitchen for thirty years and three months.

Freezer, dryer, rusting sink – all exactly the same as I remember.

Table and chairs – the only thing missing is my Grandpa. (He passed away in 1991.)

Stove, refrigerator, microwave – Stuffed full of food, just like I remember. Be careful when you open the door.

I could write a book about each individual item in this house. From the pink walls to the dead flies in the light to the peg board to the dishes decorated with tree-stars, every single object is ripe with memories.

Every one.

My heart sings to see my daughter making her own memories in this space, with these things, with my beloved Grandma.

It makes her heart sing, too, only she doesn’t yet know why.

Some day, I’ll tell her.

Happily submitted to Things I Love Thursday, Tell Me Thursday, A Thousand Words Thursday, Show and Tell Friday,Hosted by Cecily and MamaGeek, Beautiful Life Friday, Friday’s Foto Finish Fiesta, and Hooked on Fridays

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Anna See

Smile. Such great memories.
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Carrie Keiser

That is awesome that she has this opportunity. My children never got to know either of my grandmas. They are spending time with My husband's grandma, but she is starting to loose a lot.

Laurie

Oh, how you touched my heart and brought back sweet memories too! Thanks so much for sharing. :)
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Amy @ Finer Things

LOVE it! I also get a kick out of my own children making memories with my grandparents. What a blessing!
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Cecily R

Oh that is so sweet! What a treasure for all three of you!! Incidentally my grandmother's house is almost exactly as I remember it as a kid too. Even the smells are the same. I love that my kids get to know them like I did. :)
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Lolli

This post made my heart skip a beat. I feel the same way about the memories that my own kids were able to make with my Grandma before she passed away.
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Kidcraze

Awww, that was precious!
It is making me really miss my grandparents now.
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brandy

that first pic melts my heart.

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Heidi

Grandma's house always holds such great memories. Except the fly thing, I think maybe that would be one thing I'd try to overlook.
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Tiaras & Tantrums

your daughter is so very lucky!

Tina

Very special! Be sure to write down stuff for your daughters.
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The Diaper Diaries

This post totally made me miss my grandma. There is just a different smell and feel to grandma's house. Love the pics!!
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Danielle

How sweet! I remember my grandma's single wide trailer and all the was in it. I miss that! She passed away in 2000 two months after I got married!

Kimber

Oh, I so know the feelings you are experiencing! My grandparents lived in their home for over 50 years and not much changed. Just before they were moved into a nursing home I took pictures of everything from the pictures that hung on the walls for all those years to the 1950's couch we all would sit on when listening to grandma play & sing her favorite songs and dance the Charleston. I miss all of that so much! Enjoy what you have while you have it still!

Mrs. Ski

I love your pictures and the pieces of the stories behind it. What special memories for you and now for your daughter! Loved your post!
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Stefany

That is wonderful. I am glad your daughter gets to enjoy your grandmother as well as you.

Melanie

Gorgeous pictures! And a wonderful, heart-warming post!
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misty

this is so beautiful...
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Sally

What a lovely post, what a wonderful tribute to your grandparents!
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sheila

Oh, that was pretty in so many ways! :)
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Lisa@blessedwithgrace

OH my goodness. The picture of Grace with Old Grandma makes my heart happy. It also makes me slightly sad. All of my grandparents have passed away, without meeting my Gracie. So, Grace will never have the pleasure of meeting them, on this earth. I am so glad you have these times with your Grandma. What a blessing. I know you will treasure every moment.
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Kiki

Beautiful pictures. What a wonderful time for your daughter and her great-grandmother. I wish my grandparents were still alive to see lil' D. I miss them all terribly. Thanks for sharing and happy ATWT. Take care.

Martha

Such a wonderful post! All the "old" places are gone in my family now... but I still have the memories.
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shannon

Awe.. brings tears to my eyes, must go see my grandma tomorrow! Thanks for sharing.
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