If we have someone who loves us — I don’t mean who indulges us, but who loves us enough to be on our side — then it’s easier to grow resilience, to grow belief in self, to grow self-esteem. And it’s self-esteem that allows a person to stand up.
Maya Angelou
from Grammy 1966
I have much to be grateful for in my life. The love of family is at the top of the list. As a child…and then as an adult…I was well loved by my grandparents. Held up. Cherished. Accepted.
All four of my grandparents – and my one living great grandparent – took the time to write to me. Personal letters. Postcards. Valentines. Birthday cards….
I heard from them on a regular basis…knowing I was important in their lives. And not forgotten, even though we lived miles apart.
Treasured pages of handwritten news, stories, questions about my life and plans for the future….
Offering encouragement and understanding
And unconditional love.
Photo a day challenge – Hearts
one letter UP ~ diary 2.0 
so grateful that C will be able to say the same thing one day! love you!
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Thank you so much! love always to you both.
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You were very lucky to have your grandparents be a part of your life. Mine passed away before I had a chance to know them.
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I was extremely lucky. They made a huge difference in my life. Thanks for your comment.
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You are welcome.
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This makes me glad I stopped at Target today for 5 special valentines!
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Those are 5 lucky kiddos 🙂
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How lovely to still have those cards from your grandparents. Treasured mementos.
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Thank you. I am very glad I still have them!
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What a treasure. My grandmother on my father’s side wrote to me until she passed away (I was 11.) I still have her last letter.
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Thank you. It means so much to have such a personal remembrance.
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It really does.
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