MEMORIES: Granddaughter, Jenny I. Fisher

Grandma’s House

By

Jenny I. Fisher

          Grandma’s house will, in my mind, always be a little brick house in the country surrounded by flowers and full of love.  Summer days were spent playing baseball in the field next door, picking fresh fruits and veggies from a vast garden, or rummaging in an old barn. My warmest memories were made on the coldest days: nestled by the fire, surrounded by family, sipping hot chocolate and roasting marshmallows.

          There was no amount of a time away that could diminish the love felt when crossing the threshold of Grandma’s house. Met first with the scent of Wind Song, we were always welcomed with a loving embrace. Each of us was appreciated as an individual, unique and special. She was so proud of every member of her family, no matter our faults, and frequently bragged of the many strengths and talents she felt we were so blessed to have.

          Many life lessons have been taught over the table at Grandma’s house. Strength, acceptance, hard work, perseverance, and love were qualities she had in abundance and were qualities that were shown to us as highly important. The significance of friendship, community service, God and, most importantly to her, family was made clear in every story that was told. Above all, we were encouraged to be the best at whatever made us the happiest and to make decisions that would make our family and ourselves proud, happy, and healthy. She taught us that there is no material thing that would ever match these ideologies and morals.

          With so many lessons taught and memories made, Grandma’s house will forever be cherished and held close to our hearts. It was a place where friends and family were welcomed with a warm smile, a loving embrace, and a slice of homemade banana nut bread. The most wonderful thing about Grandma’s house was the wise and jovial story-teller, coffee cup in hand, sharing the experiences of life’s greatest blessings. I hope that, as in many years past, lots of loving memories will be shared among friends and family with this mug as a mic.