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denali — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 15:39:00 -0000

I got a bit choked up with your revelation that your Gram was sending out prayers *literally* in the direction of wherever her children and grandchildren were. Talk about devotion.

Happy sigh.

I've been up to Iowa 3 times so far this year (2 weddings and the county fair) and I revel in every single moment I get to spend with my grandparents. Grampa is slowing way down these days but Gram is still a force to be reckoned with, and I LOVE hanging out with them :)

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dlyn — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 21:34:00 -0000

I have beautiful memories of my praying Grandma - very precious!

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Denise — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 17:06:00 -0000

I also had a tiny little red-haired grandma who I miss dearly. Oh, and I also think I had the same haircut back in '96!

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Michelle — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 12:22:00 -0000

Some of my fondest memories are of praying with my grandparents. When we would visit my grandmother in Oklahoma, I slept in the room with her. Every night before we went to sleep she would have me kneel beside her as she prayed out loud. Sometimes my legs would fall asleep, kneeling for so long.

Grandparents are such blessings. I can't wait to meet up with them again!

Love you, Sara! Have a great day and enjoy the sunrise! ;)

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Sherri — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 12:14:00 -0000

What a lovely memory, Sara. I'm sure your Grandma Flo still watches over you.

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Liz — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 12:07:00 -0000

What a precious post. She sounds like she was a wonderful lady, and the nightlight is wonderful. I think I'll call my grandma this afternoon. :)

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Vicky — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 11:43:00 -0000

Really moving. Really good for the soul. Instantly takes me back to my own grandparents! I admire your keen power of observation and insight.

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Tippa Glover — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 03:57:00 -0000

Beautiful, just beautiful! That gave me chills down my spine! I love the way you love your family!

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Terroni — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 02:23:00 -0000

This is beautiful, Sara.

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Sara — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 01:31:00 -0000

That was actually my natural hair color (dark brown). Just good to have a record of it somewhere...

We Catholics have anointing of the sick with oils as well, but I don't think even Gram could get a priest to give her some of that. :)

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Anita J. — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 01:19:00 -0000

What sweet memories. I love the Holy water part. I would have thought she was praying for your healing and dousing you with water as a protestant would anoint with oil.

And btw, you look great with short black hair. Ever the stylish one, aren't you?