grandparents
Becoming a grandparent makes getting older something to look forward to - all the fun of parenting, without the hassle.
How to Grow Old
My grandma’s story doesn’t involve international travel, or fame. She led a fairly quite life; no potential blip for future history books. But, to me, it’s the most important story of all. It takes place in small Midwestern towns and is about a conservative woman who grew up in a conservative time with conservative beliefs; who, at 95, has shown how to accept and love and change in an imperfect world. It’s a story on how to grow old.
By Morgan Lee6 years ago in Families
From Uncertainty to Victory!
The Beginning: Lets begin in 3, 2, 1… in the spring of 1993 is where it all had begun. I imagine that it was a rainy day with just a hint of sun. I was catapulted through the womb of my mother, then before I knew it I was caught between a lash and a gun. According to statistics and probabilities, not speaking physically, but emotionally I was scarred from the start, wounded, marked and it pierced through the heart. My grand entrance into this three dimensional plane of existence was doomed from the start. Like so many, I was unplanned, but there was still a plan, even though I did not enter this world under the best circumstances.
By Sierra Fearless6 years ago in Families
Dementia
"Thank you uh... who are you again?" Those soul crushing words were knives in my heart. A perfect substitute for physical pain. The cold air filled my lungs as I walk the empty street corner, scarce of civilization, but teeming in advertisements, attempting to regain the life that once bristled the streets. The life that had bustled and that could not sit still. The go-getter's. My grandmother.
By Emily Carroll6 years ago in Families
Love In Challenges
She was stoic, prideful, loving and had the strength of beef stock. My nana better known as Louise was a woman who persevered her way through life. An epitome of the sophisticated lady, wife mother, grandmother, sister church clerk and Bell Atlantic first black woman to be a telephone operator in the district of Queens, New York. She touched many lives and a leader in her own right. I always wondered about her story and what molded her into who she was. What were the layers that unveiled this beautiful spirit? Well she had a mix of old school, but she was a deep thinker but also strong in her faith. During her last stages of cancer is where her an I truly established a stronger bond as I was a young teen with a lot of challenges ahead of me that would transform my life for my highest good. I put my amour on to fight with her and assist her in anyway I could even though I had the least bit of tools to assist me for what was coming but I gained them on the way. She didn’t tell anyone she was sick because she was the strong one, she held down the fort when things got rough, she handled the business as they would say. I look back and ask who was strong for her who took care of her when she felt weak or even a little inadequate. I can hear her say it now “God”. She needed support, compassion, love and kindness more than ever.
By Johnetta Cuff6 years ago in Families
Bloomers or Boomers . Top Story - April 2020.
Black Bloomers are Future Guide Reference’s for Black Woman I’ve been indecisive on which women out of two in particular inspires me the most in my life and throughout instilling great values, morals, standards, respect, and no shit taking energy along with strength from childhood to adulthood.
By lurenoor006 years ago in Families
My Inspiration
My Inspiration Hi, my name is Ayesha Hynes, and today I'm going to be telling you about the woman who inspires me the most, my Nan. My Nan is a very special person in my life, she has always been there for me, she is very kind and a great roll model.
By Ayesha Hynes6 years ago in Families
Best Ways to Support A Family Member with Alzheimer’s
When my grandmother was first diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, my parents and I felt helpless. What could we do to make things easier for her? How quickly will her cognitive decline happen? How could we preserve her quick wit and sense of humor? Was there a way to slow her memory loss?
By Sherry Campbell6 years ago in Families
The Godmother
All the positive words found in then entire world couldn't even begin to describe this woman. This woman was my grandmother. She was the most loving, giving, and just person you could ever meet. Yes, I have to admit that to some of you this may sound cliche and maybe it is. However, let's dive in and see what's this all about. Shall we?
By Bybyana Arias6 years ago in Families
I miss you
Hey Momo, I love you! That's the first thing i would say to you. I love you and I miss you! It's been a month since you went home. And as much as I wish to be there by your side, I got to see you smile and make you laugh one more time before you went.
By alexandria Urrutia6 years ago in Families
"Just Let Life"
When I think of one woman that has changed my life, it has been my Grandma. This is a lady that would put up with everything from my Grandpa screaming "Woman! Get me a sandwich." to grandkids coming to her house just for some cookies and a talk at the kitchen table.
By Salina Lehn6 years ago in Families
Memories of an Accidental Nazi Hunter
On the night of March 10th, 1945, seventy German prisoners of war escaped from the Island Farm POW camp in Bridgend, South Wales. It was the largest breakout on British soil during World War Two, and has been dubbed "The Welsh Great Escape". A tunnel had been dug by the inmates from Hut 9 in the camp to a field outside of the boundary. At 04:00 the next morning the escape attempt came to an end when a German officer was caught exiting the tunnel by a guard. What followed was a nationwide man-hunt that saw all the escapees recaptured within a week.
By Daniel Lyddon6 years ago in Families
