Angels sent from the heavens, some of the sweetest people with the sweetest memories, the most amazing humans on this planet — grandparents.

If you ask anyone, they’ll swear that they have the best grandparents. I can say the same because without my grandparents I wouldn’t be where I am today.

I’ve been blessed with four wonderful grandparents. They’re each very different in their own special way, each of them has taught me different life lessons in ways no one could ever imagine. It’s very rare that everyone grows up with all four grandparents, I consider myself lucky in just that aspect.

My grandmothers: one of them is hands down the kindest, sweetest, most humble lady you’ll ever meet. She is the reason for my kindness today. She taught me to treat others the way I would want to be treated.

She engraved in my brain that Jesus loves me, and I say engraved because I could call her right now and before she hangs up she would say, “don’t forget, Jesus loves you”, and that is one of the sweetest things that anyone could ever tell you. I have so many special memories with this woman that I’ll forever cherish. Not to mention, her cooking will knock you off your feet.

My other grandmother is probably the spunkiest, sassiest, most giving woman I know. She is always up for a good time. If I had to choose which one of my grandmothers would party with me, it would definitely be this one.

We have very similar personalities, you can tell we’re related just by the sass. She has taught me to be selfless. She would give a stranger the shirt off her back if she knew they needed it. She might be the sassiest grandmother out there, but she has the biggest heart. She has also taught me to love myself, she has instilled in me that confidence is everything. Her sense of style would make a 25-year-old jealous.

My grandfathers: both of my grandfathers have the kindest hearts around. They’re both so gentle and humble. They’re more similar than different but what they have taught me is different.

One of my grandfathers taught me to forgive. Throughout my life, he has always reminded me to forgive others. He taught me that it’s not worth having hate in my heart over someone else and that everything happens for a reason. He has taught me to always follow my instincts and they’ll never lead me down the wrong path.

My other grandfather has taught me to persevere. He has shown me that no matter what is thrown my way I can overcome anything. His strength is unmeasurable and is always full of wisdom. My memories with these two men are ones that I’ll cherish forever.

When I say that I was blessed with some amazing grandparents, I wasn’t kidding. These four humans have shaped me into the young lady I am today, and I am forever grateful. These four sweet souls will be my best friends forever.