REMEMBERING DAYS WITH GRANDMA JERMAINE NELSON
Grandma loves her grandchildren no matter how old
Her cooking is unmatched by any other family
they are
member
The love has grown on her grandchildren When visit-
Her smile brings happiness to a room Her laugh will
ing Grandma, she has hot coffee and sweet pumpkin
make you smile
pie ready to eat
Her love is unconditional
Talking about her day while she weaves a Navajo basket
The sun begins to set, the sheep are bedded in the
Together we watch the sheep eat the sagebrush as
corral, the chores are finished
she sings a traditional song
It is time for the grandchildren to head back home to finish their education
Her love strengthens us when our self-confidence
As we say our goodbyes Grandma’s tears are setting
lowers
in, with an unsteady voice she says, “I love you all so
Her wisdom guides us to living a full filling life
much, I’ll always be here”
Her knowledge encourages her grandchildren to be
From the oldest grandchild, I say “I love you too
excited about life
grandma. Please don’t cry, I’ll see you in a couple of days”
Grandma tells us she misses us every second, minute, and hour of the day As her tears run down her wrinkled face, we tell each other “I love you” Wiping the tears away, I give a big warm hug letting her know I’ll always be there As the sun hits at its highest, we walk home for lunch wanting tortillas with peanut butter During lunch, Grandma teaches us our Navajo language along with traditional songs
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