One of the biggest pleasures and blessings you can have in life is knowing your grandparents. My grandma came from Zacatecas, Mexico when she was only 18-years-old. If it weren't for her, my life wouldn't be what it is today-- in many ways. Reese Witherspoon said, "And I want to say that my grandmother was one of the biggest inspirations in my life. She taught me how to be a real woman, to have strength and self-respect, and to never give those things away." My grandma has taught me this and more. There are countless benefits to having a grandma, but a Mexican grandma, well, that's a bonus.
1. Another "Mother" Figure
Someone to always protect and love you...sometimes even from your own mother. She's your voice of reason.
2. Keeps You Bilingual
If it weren't for my grandma, I probably wouldn't be able to speak Spanish. Being able to communicate with her means the world to me and I'm thankful that she spoke to me in Spanish at a young age because being able to communicate with her means the world to me. Until this day, she corrects my grammar, but I love her for it. Otherwise, I wouldn't learn.
3. Home Remedies
Feeling sick? No problem. Your grandma probably knows a home remedy for every sickness you may pick up along the way.
4. Good Home Cookin'
No food will ever compare to that of your grandmas. You may search for a Mexican restaurant, but you will never find one that serves your grandma's home cookin'.
5. A Best Friend
Although, you can count on your grandma to serve as a mother figure from time to time. You can always count on her to serve as one of your best friends. Someone you can confide in, tell jokes with, gossip with, etc.
6. Best Travel Companion
The best trips are those spent with your family. Having your grandma by your side makes it all the more special.
7. Stories
Your grandma has more stories than you can remember, but every single one is just as interesting as the next.
8. Someone To Keep You Grounded
If you need a reality check, your grandma will not hesitate to give you one. Trust me, you'll thank her in the long run.
9. Best Life Lessons
No better life lessons will come from someone other than your grandma. She's been there, done that-- a hundred times over. She will bring out stories from when she used to live on el rancho and had to "do this and that."
10. Unconditional Love
At the end of the day, the best thing you get from your grandma is her full and unconditional love. Every time she sees you, she embraces you with the same amount of love and affection. This will never, ever, ever get old.
