Grandma's Personal Care Kit

Grandma’s Personal Care Kit

My Mom’s Mother died about a year ago. While the family was going through her things, I found a box of several plastic containers with miscellaneous items in them. Upon closer inspection, I saw a piece of paper that said

Personal Care Kit: This Kit was assembled specially for you to use it at any time. For daily or occasional use.

Paper Clip: To keep things together when they seem to be slipping out of control

Rubber Band: To remind you that you can always bounce back because there is always someone to offer a hug when you need it

Tissue: To wipe away a tear. Yours or someone else’s

Eraser: To erase any misunderstandings that is troubling you

Band Aid: To remind you of healing

Candle: To light your way

Candy Bar: To remind you that you are really sweet

Meditation: For an uplifting thought

Lifesaver: To remind you of how important you are to those around you

Scripture Verse: To share God’s word of love
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There were enough of the Personal Care Kits for everyone that was there that day.

I believe my Grandmother knew she would be leaving us soon and wanted to give us something that would comfort us when she was gone.

And indeed they have been a comfort. One Aunt keeps it in her desk to pull out when she is having a hard day. I keep my Kit by a picture of me and my Grandmother. Wherever they are kept, the Kits are a nice way to remember Grandma and to feel her love even though she is no longer with us.

Grandma's Treasure Box

I was thinking about my Grandma today.

My Dad's Mom died almost 10 years ago. When she died I was helping my parents clean and organize her house in preparation for the Estate Auction.

One of the most special gifts she ever gave me was found under her bed in a shoe box. There were six boxes. One box for each grandchild. Labeled with just our names. I found my box and opened it. In it were mementos of my life collected by my Grandmother. There was a birth announcement, a invitation to a baby shower, trinkets from me, original art by me, programs from recitals and plays, school pictures, graduation announcements, newspaper clippings, wedding announcements, Thank You notes and more. This touched my heart and the tears came to my eyes. This box let me know that my Grandmother was thinking of me and loved me enough to save these mementos of my life.

I still have my box. When I am missing my Grandma , I open the box and feel the love she placed in there along with all the mementos.

Spring....Finally!

Finally Spring has Sprung!

I have plants popping thru the dirt, the birds are singing and the grass is getting greener.

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I spent some time with my Family today. That is always a good time. I got to see my Sister who is fresh off a Kidney Stone Blasting Procedure. She was a little sore and tired but feeling better.

Get well soon, Sis!