Sometimes I have to do things in my life that I don't necessarily anticipate with great joy or gladness. One of those things is coming up and I just can't stop thinking of Grandma and how she would always tell me, "Enjoy! Go, and ENJOY!" Another thing she would always say to me when I might be wishing something was over already or when I was having a tough time is "You'll pass this way but once." These were her little reminders to enjoy the ride, have fun on the way, get the most out of every moment. I have often found myself living for tomorrow, so-to-speak. Her wise words help me to live for today.We have a wonderful family friend who is also our psychologist/counselor. I think he was the latter first and the former second...but now he is both, and we love him. In a conversation I had with him shortly after Grandma died, he told me that I know my mother very well and that I will almost always know exactly what she would tell me in any given situation. Those are comforting words to a momma's girl left without her momma to give her advice. So, today I know that Grandma would say, "Enjoy, go and ENJOY!" I will go and do the things my mother has commanded...and I would exhort you to do the same! You'll pass this way but once!
"Men are that they might have joy." 2 Nephi 2:25
Comments from original Nevada Brown post:
ReplyDeleteEmilie: I enjoy checking your blog every Monday to read stories about your mom, they are so touching and I feel like I get to know you better through your memories of her!! So thanks for that.
March 30, 2009 11:21 PM
Dana: So true! What a wise woman grandma was.
Dana
March 31, 2009 9:33 AM
Aunt Kathy: What a beautiful remembrance of your mom. Thank you for sharing.
April 2, 2009 1:19 PM
Grandpa H: Thanks Heidi for sharing. Your stories keep her memory fresh for all of us and remind us why we all turned out so good. Even me.
April 4, 2009 4:09 PM
Heather: Thank you for sharing...you are much braver than I. Some day you should take all of these important lessons and make a book. I'm sure all of mom's posterity would treasure a tangible reminder of the many beautiful lessons she taught us. Thanks Sissy...love you!
April 5, 2009 11:52 AM