"And I want to 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."
-- Reese Witherspoon
There is something special about the bond between a girl and her grandmother. Her shoulder is the perfect spot to cry on, her hugs are easily the warmest and her smile can warm anyone's soul. Grandma's seem to be superwomen, a little gift from god. They have this special way of easing all the pain and mending all of your wounds. There is not a day that goes by that I do not think of her. Every single day I am grateful for the bond and love that my grandmother and I share.
1. She Gets Me
Despite any situation, I know she is just a phone call away. Ever since I was a little girl she has been my partner in crime, my other half, and the one I can go to for absolutely anything. I know that all of my secrets and mistakes are always safe with her. She is ready to listen with an open mind and heart and always prepared with the perfect advice; she has been there, done all of that. She has this beautiful way of always guiding me into the right direction.
2. I Never Leave Hungry
Whether I am there for five minutes or two hours, food is always a must. I am not quite sure what it is but there is something magic about her cooking. Her rice and beans taste like heaven on earth and her Sunday sauce ... FORGET about it. And do not even get me started on her dessert. Maybe she is a wizard ... eh, I'll never know.
3. I'm Always Taken Care Of
To this day, at 19 years old and a sophomore in college, she still makes sure I have everything I need; both emotionally and physically. A late night pep talk when I'm feeling glum or dinner deliveries at work when I'm feeling sick. Random gas tank fill ups or her cute "pick up what you need" speeches when we enter into a store. She always has this way of restoring my bad mood. She's my rock.
4. She Ma Right Haaaand ... She Ma Go To
Whether it's vacationing somewhere together, a weekend in NYC or just a dinner date at a local restaurant, she always makes time for me. I cannot thank her enough for always being down to listen to my daily gossip or boy issues. With all the daily crap that goes on it's so refreshing to talk to someone who gets it. She is my therapist (but she is free of charge).
So thank you for being you. For being a teacher, a second mother and my best friend all wrapped into one human being. I am so grateful for the time that we have spent together and for the time we will spend in the future. You have taught me so much about life and what it truly means to enjoy every experience you encounter. You mean the absolute world to me. Thank you for being you.
I love you mucho. Xoxo.
