Today (or what remains of it here in Bulgaria) marks the birthday of one of the Grandmas making up the terrific dynamic duo of grandma-ness back in America. And it turns out that the sentence that should go here is one of those "difficult to put into words" things. So let's go with this: Despite self-deprecating references to being the "bad grandma" or at least not the "good grandma," she has continued to be an incredible and beloved grandma, going beyond good and covering all the necessary grandma bases.
When I was in Alaska, where she understandably couldn't go but for a few well-appreciated trips, she was "distant Grandma," and sent her love through cards and letters that I probably never thanked her for enough.
When I was going to school in LA, she was "friend Grandma." We went to movies together, had dinner on some weekends, and had many great moments whenever we found mutually free time.
And now that I'm in Bulgaria, she has become "inspirational Grandma," recovering from her own troubles and still finding time to lend me infinite support and reading material that my students and I loved.
So, this is my meager present to her from Bulgaria. A few simple words that I can only hope express my love and admiration for the Grandma who, despite apologizing for never being there enough, has always been there and been well-loved for it.
Happy Birthday Grandma
Rob
Posted by Rob at January 19, 2004 08:55 PMHey Rob, that was really sweet... Mac and I went over to see her and she is recooping very well. She is anxiously awaiting Feb. 1, when she can begin rehab and put some weight on the leg. We goaded her into doing some upper body work now so when she can get moving, she'll be stronger.
I'm going to call her now and read her your blog.
Posted by: Mary at January 20, 2004 07:42 PM