Day 18

Day 18-Something you regret

My grandmother passed away December 27, 2009. I regret that I didn't spend more time with her. I wish I had called her more and told her that I loved her more. If I could do it again I would visit, call, send cards, make sure she felt my love everyday.

I am trying to avoid feeling that regret with other people that I love. I want to know that I did everything I could to let them know that I appreciate them and love them.

A short story of my time with Grandma Wood:

When I was very young both of my parents worked and I spent much of my time at her house. She was retired but able to take care of a spunky two year old (number made up b/c I don't remember...) My grandfather worked and my sister started preschool so many days it was just the two of us. Oh how she loved to spoil me! We would get a candy bar or a coke almost everyday. We ate out way too much and the had a goal to make this skinny child gain weight (this included ice cream!).

She told great stories, played with me, and had a pool in her backyard! We watched Barney, Sesame Street, and Mr. Roger's Neighborhood. Oh it was so much fun! When my family moved away, my sister and I would go and spend two weeks of summer break with her. Mom would complain when we got home about the spoiling that occurred. As I got older I spent less and less time with her. She got sicker and did not always know who I was. I wish that I had made an effort to be there for her and my grandfather more.

I miss her everyday.
Love you Grandma Wood!