30 Days of Thanks ~ Day 6

One of the things that I am truly most thankful in this world for, is the relationship I have, my husband has and my children have with my grandmother.  My grandmother, whom we call Grandmum, is probably the most caring and loving person I know on this earth.  She loves all 8 of her children, her daughters and sons-in-laws, her 18 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren with every fiber of her being.  Grandmum is a roll model of strength, commitment, patience, and love in my life.  She lives her life with such happiness that I pray I will have when I am her age.  She's the matriarch of our large family and there isn't one person that doesn't hold her to the highest respect.  Grandmum's love and commitment to her God and spirituality is another piece of her that I am so thankful for.  She lives this commitment with simple love and teaches us all through example how to incorporate religion into our daily lives.  On top of all she's majorly cool!  For instance, last year on her 88th birthday the present she asked for me to give her was an account on Facebook.  Seriously!?  How many 88 year old's are not only on Facebook, but actively post and respond?  She's awesome!  We all know we need to behave wisely and appropriately since she has eyes everywhere - including Facebook :o)

I can't say how grateful and happy I am to have Grandmum in my life.  I feel such a sense of comfort when I am with her.  I am blessed to have her guidance, support, admiration and love.  She's been an amazing person in my life and I feel so lucky that she has continued to be this same special person in my children's lives.  Grandmum, you are the best and I am so very, very thankful for you.  I love you.

Grandmum, Gracie and my dad (aka Granddad) on Thanksgiving 2010

Grandmum and Gracie Turkey Day 2010

and a couple of not perfectly clear but perfectly beautiful pics of Great-Grandmum from my iPhone...

Grandmum and her newest granddaughter, Anna (my 1st niece)

Great-Grandmum and her three great-grandchildren