Thursday, March 06, 2008

Things I Learned in Nicaragua

  • My grandma is a packrat. But a very organized packrat. Nothing is cluttered or out of place. 
  • My uncle is scarily similar to my dad...in looks and mannerisms. 
  • AC is a wonderful invention.
  • My grandmother has a beautiful soul...despite all these grim circumstances.
  • My grandma wants to buy a very elegant dress to wear to my wedding.
  • My grandma probably won't make it to my wedding...
  • My dad is a courageous and loving son. 
  • You can drive the wrong way down a one way street and live to tell about it.
  • My grandpa, despite being in his 80s and a bit hard of hearing, can drive a stick shift down the mean streets of Managua with ease.
  • My grandpa has the kind of love for my grandma that I hope my husband has for me when we've been married for 57 years. It's amazing and inspiring. 
  • Nothing beats gallo pinto for breakfast.
  • He doesn't want to live without her. 
  • My grandparents have been all over the world together; England, Spain, Israel, Brazil, etc; and now they're ready for their final trip to be with our Lord in Heaven. 

4 comments:

Merari said...

uhmmm... gallo pinto for breakfast..... greatness!

I'm glad you got to see your grandparents and I pray that your grandmother does get to see you walk down the isle.

Lauren said...

aww....your grandparents sound like wonderful people. You almost got a tear out of me. I'll keep them in my prayers.

Anonymous said...

I'm glad you are back and got to share sometime with your grandparents. I'll be praying for them. Love you, tati

Anonymous said...

This is a great summary of very important facts and feelings. You are a talented writer.