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My Grandmother Essay
Grandparents are an essential part of a family. My grandmother was a very important part of my
life from the beginning. I could always count on her to listen to me from her heart, share her
wisdom and lend a shoulder to cry on. She taught me many important lessons throughout our lives
together. My grandmother meant the world to me. She was the most beautiful lady in the world.
She was short and her heart was the biggest size. My grandmother was like a parent to me and she
loved me in the same unconditional way as my mother did. Whenever I needed something I knew I
could count on her. She was like my friend, my mom, my everything. Imagine waking up to what
should be a normal day in my life only to find out my grandmother had been rushed to...show more
content...
I asked my mom what was going on with grandma and she told me that they were waiting for the
doctors to come in and tell them what was going on. While waiting for my mom to call me back,
I didn't know what to do. I had plenty of positive and negative thoughts running through my head.
I tried holding the tears back and tried having faith that it was nothing major. I was praying and
asking God to please let my grandmother be okay. My mind was all over the place. My mother
finally called me back and told me that the doctors did some tests on her and found out she had a
stroke, so the ambulance took her to Mobile. It felt like my heart shattered after hearing that. I
started crying and wondering what will happen next. I had thoughts in my head about what will I
do if I lose my grandmother. My life will be upside down because she was the one with me through
thick and thin. When the ambulance took my grandmother to Mobile Infirmary and did some more
tests the doctors found out one side of her brain was swollen.
My family and I took a trip to Mobile Infirmary. We had cars full headed to Mobile. The drivers had
their emergency lights on and each driver was following each other one behind the other. It did
not take us long to get to Mobile because each driver was speeding since it was an emergency. I was
in the back seat of the car just holding on because they were driving wild by passing every vehicle
on the highway. When we arrived in Mobile we
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A Speech About My Grandmother
Family always come first to me, no matter what. Ever since I was little I remember going over to
my grandmother's house every holiday with my parents. For me, it was a very special time
because I didn't get to see my grandmother as often as I would have liked. When the holidays were
coming up, I remember how excited I would get to go see her.
There comes a time in your life when you start to run out of energies and are not as strong as you
used to be. When we are young we look at our older loved ones and we never expect them to lose
their strength. In our eyes they are similar to a super–hero in which they would never run out of
strength. But as a natural aging process, it will come sooner or later. My grandmother was a strong,
independent women. To this day I still admire that about her. When she started to lose her strength,
little by little she needed help with things that weren't ever a problem for her, like cleaning around
the home, cooking big meals for the family and taking care of herself and her hygiene. My father,
along with my aunts and uncles, knew that she no longer would be able to be as independent. In
order to prevent her from getting hurt or not being able to accomplish a task on her own, they
knew it was best to move her into a nursing home. At that age, around 9, I wasn't sure what this
meant or how it looked, or didn't even understand the point for it, she was my grandmother and in
my eyes she was perfect and a strong women. All I knew was that all the
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My Grandmother Essay
All grandmothers are like fairy godmothers, wise, kind, and loving, or at least, the female version
of Dumbledore. That was my impression of grandmothers before the summer of 2015. So when my
grandmother announced that she was coming over to Canada with my grandfather to visit us for a
month, I expected the same. In my mind, I conjured up an image of my grandmother and I sitting
by the fireside as she recalled unbelievable stories from her younger years and offered me numerous
life–changing suggestions. Little did I know then that that summer would turn out to be entirely
different from what I had imagined, and that I would find myself, at last, truly understanding her.
Right before her flight, my grandmother called. Her excited voice...show more content...
However, despite my best efforts, I could never bring myself to refuse my grandmother's sublime
suppers out of spite. (alliteration) Slowly, however, I noticed that perhaps my grandmother was
not the same cold figure as I pictured. Despite my attempts to upset her, her demeanor remained
even. Rather than the anger and disappointment I expected, she continued to wake up early every
morning with the single goal of waking me. And every night, despite my habits to stay up late
practicing my pieces, she always forced herself to stay awake and accompany me through those
long hours of practicing, ensuring that I would get enough sleep. No matter when I ask her to
listen to my piano playing, she would always stop her work on hand to give me her utmost
attention and deliver her most honest opinions. (imagery) And although it was her first time being
outside Asia, it never appeared to occur to her that she came to travel. Instead, what consumed her
was the sense of responsibility and duty to provide us with the best dishes she could prepare every
meal of every day. And that sense of duty persisted stubbornly to the hour before her departure. That
afternoon, after one last careful inspection of her and my grandfather's bags, with a notepad in hand,
she urged my mother and me to request the dishes we want her to cook for our last dinner together.
Ushering my unwilling grandfather away from his iPad to assist
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Describe My Grandmother Essay
I often get asked who is the person I admire and look up to the most, the person whom I look up to
and always will is my abuela (grandmother), Margarita Romero Herrera. My grandmother is one of
the most influential, generous, caring person I have in my life and I am blessed to have an idol like
her growing up. By far one of my favorite memory with her is when I was younger, like around 2
years old, on rainy days we would lay down on the living room floor watching The Wizard of Oz
while waiting for my parents to get home from work. It is beyond hard for me to describe my
grandmother because I know that the way...show more content...
My grandma is my mother's mother, of course is has to be a part in my life because of how close
they are. To have someone like her in my life is a blessing. I was always taught by her to be
focused on myself, speak up when I something is bothering me, help others, respect others, and be
grateful. I have had my grandmother part of my life for about since the day I was born, there is
not a day that I go without seeing her. The days that I do not see her is hard because of how close
I am to her than with my own mother. There is times I think my grandmother is more of a mother
to me than my actual mother is, perhaps even an angel sent to me because she truly is someone
who I can go to and I know she'll protect me and help me when I need it most. My grandmother
was born on January 17, 1952 in Guadalajara, Mexico. She is the the youngest of her seven
siblings, 3 boys and 2 girls. While growing up in Guadalajara, Mexico, she lived with her mother,
Catalina, she never had the chance to live and grow up with her father, "me acuerdo que era un
hombre alto pero no muy bien lo conoci" (I only remember him being a tall man but I did not know
him that well). My grandmother did not get to finish her studies
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My Grandmother Essay
Every day was a struggle. Every morning, every night. Every second I would ask myself one
single question would my grandpa be alright? It all started with our annual trip to California.
Every summer, my family and I take a trip to Sacramento to spend time with my grandparents. We
always have a good time and I can't imagine doing anything else during my summer. Eating out,
watching movies, and spending quality time with Simran and my grandparents, is overall,
without a doubt, my favorite thing to do. I've always had a certain connection to my grandpa, or
as I used to call him, my nana. I can't explain why, but my grandpa was the shoulder I would cry
on. He was the one person I could rely on to always be there, because he always was. I knew I
could count on him. It was a sunny day, way too sunny. I woke up to the bright, shining California
sun. The birds were chirping, the trees were swaying, the flowers were blooming, and the grass
was greener than ever. It felt like a good day, it really did. I even believed it was a good day for a
second. However, I was snapped back into reality when I heard my grandma, or my nani, sobbing
in the other room. Oh, how reality can suck you in. In the split of a second, your best moments
can turn into your worst. Your smile can turn into a frown. Your nani, one of the strongest people
ever, could be sobbing. "Nani, are you ok?" I asked. She turned to look at me with tears streaming
down her face. I had never seen my nani cry. She wrapped
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Personal Narrative: My Grandmother Essay
I will tell you a tale of a woman of great success. This is a woman that has inspired me to be
something great one day and to never give up trying. Though she may be growing into her elderly
years she has lived a very challenging, joyful, loving and successful life. She is a woman of great
faith and character, she is my grandmother. Mary Imogene Cothren was born in Lawrenceburg
Tennessee, November 12, 1929 to George and Chapel Cothren. Her family then relocated to a small
town in Ohio by the name of Ashland. This is where she was raised and has lived most of her life.
From the time she was born, although her name was Mary Imogene her family called her Imogene.
When Imogene was five her mother became pregnant with a little girl. The...show more content...
Imogene to this day likes to go visit Shirley's tomb stone and think of all the memories they could
have made together. Eight years later George and Chapel gave birth to another daughter Barbara
Cothren. Imogene and Barbara were close growing up. Even though there was an eight year age
difference they both had a lot of fun together. They were raised at 1215 Myers Avenue in Ashland
Ohio and attended Grant Street Elementary School. Some of Imogene's favorite memories were at
this house, playing outside with Barb without a care in the world.
The Cothren's were a very God based family. George and Chapel raised their girls in a Godly
household and expected much discipline out of their daughters. Surprisingly though, Imogene did
not except the Lord until 1946 when she was sixteen years old. She discussed in her interview that
she accepted the Lord on Palm Sunday at a revival at her church, West Tenth Street Brethren
Church. At first she wouldn't go forward because she was planning on being baptized the following
Sunday and felt that wasn't right to just now be excepting Christ. The pastor then took her aside and
he told her it didn't matter the Lord wanted her no matter what the circumstance, it didn't matter.
This was the beginning of a very God based life for Imogene. She took her faith very seriously and
knew how important her relationship with her Savior was.
Church was a place of many great memories for Imogene. She accepted Christ early enough in her
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Memories Of My Grandmother
t was the moment I had been waiting months for. The comforting aromas of bread and tea met my
nose the instant I stepped through the doorway. Beautifully–written, thought–provoking books sat on
the shelves, waiting to be read while soft strains of celtic lullabies floated through the halls.
Excitedly, I bolted up the entryway steps to the arms of some of the most meaningful people in my
life– Bumma and Boppy. I remember a time when Bumma and I stood in her herb garden in the
backyard. As we discussed stories and memories of the past, I pondered what exactly made that
moment so special to me. Yes, their house and garden were beautiful, and I loved to spend time
with my various grandparents, but this particular setting had always been different. As I called my
grandmother over to look at a certain flower, it clicked. That silly nickname I had given her when I
was young had cultivated and blossomed, attaching itself to memories and emotion, and becoming a
firm foundation in my life. Of course I love all my grandparents and relatives, but the ones that I
have special nicknames for certainly hold a place in my heart. The times spent with my nicknamed
companions are often, to me, the most beautiful and lasting. It's like pairing a memory to music or a
certain smell– that event tends to stick in one's brain more so than the mundane regulatory of others.
One of my best friends and I have some of the craziest, most memorable experiences. It should be no
surprise that her
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My Grandma Essay
Imagine waking up to what should be a normal day in my life only to find out a loved one was
gone. About three years ago, I thought that a day in my life would just be a normal day and fun
night, but never did I expect to lose a very important person in my life. That day I was supposed to
be at home taking care of my grandma; however, I chose to go out with my friends. We were
partying, drinking, and having fun. Unfortunately, I ignored my dad's caring words, "Son please stay
home and take care of your grandma for she is ill." My parents trusted to do a simple task, but I
breached the trust. Since the day she was gone, I couldn't forgive myself for not attending to her
when I had a chance to. I felt overwhelmed with guilt because of the...show more content...
He explained how his family was in the hospital praying, expressing their love, and giving respect
to his aunt before she passed away. Tri's uncle Thanh wasn't able to make it in time because his
flight got delayed, and Tri's family knew that his aunt would understand and forgive him. My friend
wanted me to understand that the decision I made was not the best decision at the time, but my
grandma would understand and forgive me for not being with her on that day.
When I received the phone call from my father later that night and heard about the news. I
immediately rushed to the hospital, and I told myself that I would make it in time to see her. As I
made my way to the hospital, the immense shame rushed through my body, when I found out that
she had already passed away. I knew that I had missed my last chance of being able to hold her
body in my arms, and I would never forgive myself. As I waited anxiously outside of the
emergency room, I saw my uncle Luck walking out shaking his head as tears were dripping like
water coming down from the faucet. I burst into the room with tears, seeing her body laid on the
bed so hopelessly, her hands, arms, and feet were cold and swollen from the endless needle
punctures from the I.V. (intravenous). I broke down in pain weeping a like baby, as I walked
toward her body. I tried reach over to grab her hand, but I
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Grandmother's House Essay
Grandmother's House
My grandmother's house has a very special place in my heart. As the family has gotten older and
we have all had our own children we do not visit as we should. I visited with my grandmother
many times when I was little. Her house always seemed to have something about it that set it apart
from all the rest. As you walk into the back door of her house you would notice a long, narrow
kitchen that led into the main living and dining room of her house. The smell of food home cooked
food was quite evident. Grandmother cooked every day and always cooked big meals on holidays
for the family. My grandmothers house was always full of laughter and many cheers. Our family
used to call it our home away from home, it's like we...show more content...
She is a highly giving person to everyone around her and she never asks for anything in return.
She always has an ear to ear smile that would brighten up any day. Some of the many memories I
carry with me every day of my grandmother are the holidays when we used to get together. I
remember Thanksgiving and Easter most of all. On Thanksgiving the entire family would come
together for dinner and then we would all stay at her house for the night. I remember this so well
because we would wake up the next morning to the smell of breakfast and all the ladies would be
gone shopping to the "After Thanksgiving Sale". My grandmother has a very softhearted voice that
I still hear telling me goodnight when we were little. She would wait with us until we fell deep
asleep. And even as we got older she would gather us around the kitchen table and let us watch the
old fashioned ice cream maker churn the best vanilla ice cream and then she would load it up with
chocolate chips, and our parents would always say, "That's too many.", and grandmother just let us
keep piling them on. My grandmother is the kind, gentle, loving, caring grandmother that I wish
my children could experience today. As the family grew older, every one separated and as my
cousins and I got older and had our own children the holidays at grandmothers house have faded
away. No one even goes to grandmothers house for Thanksgiving or Christmas, and there are no
more Easter Sunday egg
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Caring For My Great-Grandmother Essay
Life experiences, rewarding or difficult, are the factors that influence us. My great grandmother
has always been one of my key role models. I have always admired her independence, strong will,
and caring nature towards all. For many years, she proudly lived by herself and independently took
care of herself. At seventeen years old, she became very ill. When she became exceedingly sick, my
family realized that someone needed to incessantly be with her, so my family and I moved into my
great grandmother's home to bestow quality care and make her comfortable. Living at my great
grandmother's home for the last six months of her life was the most emotionally and physically
difficult experience I have ever had to endure or deal with, but it was...show more content...
I despised that she had lost her ability to be autonomous, one of the fundamental characteristics that
made her who she was, but I had to learn how to deal with it.
Though I was affected emotionally and physically, I learned an important lesson that I used to
deal with the anxiety of providing care for my great grandmother and plan to use throughout my
nursing career: Use your emotions to empower you to perform the physical tasks that need to be
performed in order for the patient to sustain a state of comfort. Though it would be
psychologically demanding to take care of someone who you are slightly emotionally attached
to, it would be more emotionally complex to take care of someone who you have been
emotionally attached to since the beginning of your existence. Since I was very emotionally
attached to my great grandmother, it made the situation more problematic for me, yet it also made
me a better person. When my family recognized that we were medically needed to facilitate my
great grandmother, I was frightened at first because I knew I would be one of the primary
caregivers living with her. At first, I was alarmed over the thought of taking care of someone I
significantly loved and admired because I would be watching them suffer constantly, yet I did not let
this hinder me. I learned to use my feelings for her to enable and strengthen me mentally to
implement the somatic and mental tasks that are required in
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My Grandfather And My Grandmother Essay
My American roots are made up of my families traditions and history. I interviewed two family
members, my grandfather and my grandmother. Each one brings a different background which made
them the best option. American roots are a built by families. Each family has its own traditions and
ideals. For my grandparents, their American roots were built completely different from each other.
Family has a major impact on an individual 's life, it is the starting point of ones American roots.
My American roots are the result of my family. Where do your American roots come from? I
chose to interview both my grandfather and grandmother because they were raised in two very
different environments. My grandfather was born and raised in Fairbury, Illinois. His father was
a farmer and owned a very large chicken farm. My grandfather had two brothers and two sisters.
He was the youngest out of them all. Being raised in a farm is not something everyone can relate
to. Farms in American are very symbolic because they represent hard work, dedication, patients,
and history. My grandfather was to work on the farm when he was not busy with school work.
His family was big on education because they saw it as a necessary tool to have in life. When my
grandfather wasn't farming, he was studying. My grandfather was very athletic as well. He played
football, basketball, and baseball in high school. Sports can be seen to some as a contributing factor
to "American roots" because sports have played a big
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The Death of my grandmother a life experience that changed my Identity
My sense of independence was shattered when my grandmother departed from this world. I lost my
grandmother and this experience shattered my perspective of life. Losing a loved one was like
having a wisdom tooth pulled without any Novocain.
In spite of this painful occurrence happening to me at twenty–four years of age, emotions such as
shock, anger, and guilt, came into play creating chaos. I rerun her death in my mind, yet unable to
completely forget the sadness, similar to a synopsis. These feelings can be frightening and
overwhelming; however I have learned how to cope and with the realization that life and death are
phenomenal both intertwined. I speculate that...show more content...
It was no longer just a report card that I was getting; in addition to each grade I receive will be a
remembrance of my grandmother whom I so deeply loved. I am determined to not only graduate
college, but to graduate with superior grades enough to please her. To this day, it is a constant
struggle, like any older adults continuing there are
Conquest of higher learning many twists and turns ups and downs. I can say I know with having a
loving family by my side to support me no matter what the situation may be. Most importantly, I
have my grandmother's memory deeply inbreeded. Even though it may not be physically, she will
always be in my heart, pushing me to be the finest that I am capable of being.
My sense of independence was shattered when my grandmother departed from this world. I lost my
grandmother and this experience shattered my perspective of life. Losing a loved one was like
having a wisdom tooth pulled without any Novocain.
In spite of this painful occurrence happening to me at twenty–four years of age, emotions such as
shock, anger, and guilt, came into play creating chaos. I rerun her death in my mind, yet unable to
completely forget the sadness, similar to a synopsis. These feelings can be frightening and
overwhelming; however I have learned how to cope and with the realization that life and death are
phenomenal both intertwined. I speculate that when one passes on they continue to be
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My Grandmother Essay
To begin, Henry Ward Beecher claims, " we never know the love of a parent till we become
parents ourselves." For example, my grandma Darlene represents good parenting. To add on, she
had two kids of her own: my father, and aunt. Darlene loves the packers which followed the rest of
the family cheering for the green and yellow. My grandma is an incredibly important person in my
life with plenty wise words to share. Especially about being a parent.
My grandma enjoyed watching her children grow into mature, caring adults who now have kids of
there own and are following in her footsteps. She found out the most difficult thing about being a
parent was letting her children make mistakes and hoping they would learn from them.Family
psychologist...show more content...
There is always something new for them to get into too. Another point, babies can be challenging
especially if they are your first. Not only babies but toddlers too, when they are getting into
everything, learning how to walk, and speaking their first words. Moreover, any age that can enter
school is challenging because parents must try to give their children the best education they can,
also social problems could mix into the challenge. Therefore, my grandma believes every age group
there is a challenge.
In addition, having children can and most likely will make a change in your life. For my grandma,
however, she knew to be careful with her finances as money was scarce. My grandma wanted her
children both of them to be college educated and to find happiness in their careers. While church
attendance was mandatory. To add on, my grandma's wishes for her children came true. For more
information, by the time my grandma had her children she was in a relationship, which, having
babies did change a lot because later on, they divorced. For the time being, they were together they
found that all of their conversations were centered around the children.
In my opinion, I personally absorbed the understanding of to be a parent you must remember this a
lifetime job that you can't just give up on. Also, to be a parent you will have to give up things you
love, and been wanting, to give it all to your newborn. Additionally,
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How My Grandmother Impacted My Life
People can impact your life in all sorts of ways. My grandma impacted my life Through my
grandma's advice and character, she has taught me to always be kind, make a positive difference
in another person's life, and to always be brave. My grandma was one of the few people I looked
up to during the early years of my childhood. She was conscientious, affable, and dependable in
her field of work. She worked as a security guard in a high school that was located in Romulus,
where she pushed them to strive as if they were her grandchildren. I remember one time in
particular, my grandma ran into a former student who dropped out of high school at the age of
sixteen a few months prior, working at a pizza place. She caught a glimpse of the girl, and her big
brown eyes widened promptly as they were filled with an immense amount of joy and sensitivity.
Her initial reaction was to wrap her warm, soft, freckled arms around the nape of the young
women's thin, pale neck. As the conversation continued, I sat at an old wooden table that creaked
each time I leaned against it, impatiently waiting for the signal to leave as I kicked my feet back
and forth underneath the chair. I was seven at the time and had no idea how my grandma could
carry on a conversation so gracefully and for so long. After what felt like a lifetime of waiting, she
finally gave me her quick little wave, and her cheery "goodbye" smile and I knew it was time to
leave. As we scattered through the busy parking lot, towards the
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My Grandfather Essay
My Grandfather– The Gift of My Life
If I could be like anybody, I would wish to become more like my late grandfather, whose
memories have inspired me to strive for success, like the smell of old, dusty books which reminds
me of his admiration on learning. An avid collector, he had many books, most of which went
unread. He owned books on everything from medicine to Spain, to several sets of encyclopedias.
After he faced health problems, he came less to the library and read fewer books. They became
just part of the scenery, collecting only dust and memories. I have read a few now, after he is
gone, and each time it brings back a hurt like a sore that refuses to heal. But I suppose it is a quest
of sorts, because if can take on his thirst...show more content...
This house had two floors with three bedrooms on the top floor and the storage rooms, where some
of the goats also stayed, on the ground floor. The house was built in the late 1800s before my father
was born, it was my grandfather's skills in organizing family members and his strategic direction, of
delegating the business operation to his several sons, according to their skills and abilities. The
result is a strong group interaction that has created the foundation of our family business, which is
considered one of the most successful family businesses in Yemen. However, I believe it is his
independent endeavor that established his early success in business, as is evident by the roughness
of his hands, a roughness resulting from the labor of his work throughout his life. At the same time,
my father told me he would hold my father's hands, so gently with his rough hands when having a
conversation with my father.
The saddest part of my memories of grandpa was the day my father took me along with him to
visit my dying grandfather, whose eyes seemed to be drifting aimlessly around the room while his
body and face remained numb. I still recall staring at his tanned and wrinkled skin that covered his
forearms and showed his veins in painful detail, and at the way he sometimes used his heel to
scratch at his other leg.
I suppose it is hard not to notice a kid who has his face turned towards you week after week, year
after year. But
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My Grandmother Essay
When I get hurt she's here when I cry she's here; when I needed her the most she was holding my
hand the whole way, my grandma my everything my angel. You asked for A setback a challenge a
failure, going through the death of the most loved person in your life is the most painful thing
anyone can experience, and the biggest setback anyone can go through.
My grandma was the most amazing person anyone could meet. My grandma loved everyone, and
was loved by everyone she was friendly optimistic and amazing and showed nothing but love to
everyone she met. She would sit outside every single night and look at the moon getting lost in the
beauty of the world. I would sit with her and she would tell me her stories that could never bore
me. As a 4th grader I would look forward to hearing those mesmerizing stories every night.
5 years ago my grandma became as sick as a person can be. Going through sickness and suffering
was the last thing I would want my grandma to go through. I wish everything she went through
was upon me instead of her. My grandma kept fighting till her last heart beat. We tried helping her
with everything: medicine, love and care. We would go to the hospital and never let go of her and
never leave her side, her face getting paler and getting closer to death every visit and our face
getting more devastated every time We had to look at what she was going through.
A month after we first found out she was sick; I remember it was about 6:00 am when my parents
woke me, and my grandmas favorite song was playing. My heart beating as fast as possible; I
knew something had happened. 5 minutes later my parents gathered me and my brother in the
living room, then they break the news to us that our beloved grandma had passed away. My heart
dropped my legs just gave out, and I started crying I just could not acknowledge what had just
happened, and I Just wanted her to be alive, and wanted to hear one last story. but I knew that now
more than ever we needed to be together, and we need love to get through this period.
The second day i had a change in mind i recalled what my little brother said to me when I was
crying my eyes out; He said "she's in heaven now". I went to her room that night and I remembered
all the
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Losing My Grandmother
The feeling of losing someone you love is indescribable. It came upon my family so suddenly, not
a day goes by that I don't think about my grandma. I tell myself everyday not to take life for
granted, and after 2 years I am still learning. My grandma was always back and forth between her
health status, it never surprised us when she would be seriously ill and back on her feet the next
day. Leading up to the last few years you could truly see her health decline. The Christmas before
she passed away she told us it would be her last. Its chilling to know she was right. It was a cold
tuesday night. I was supposed to be at cheer practice, it was junior year and i was cheer captain.
The team needed me there, but my grandma had been on hospice for a little over four days now
so i skipped. Hospice is life support in the comfort of one's own home, nurses on the clock at all
times making sure they rest easy. The around the clock care usually stops after a week, when the
patients usually pass on. Thanksgiving had just passed and the decorations were still hung up
around her house. It smelt of pinecones and old people.. Walking through the house I noticed the
kitchen was clean, probably for the first time in months, she was always cooking up a storm.
down the hallway of the kids rooms i could tell they had not been touched since my grandma went
into hospice care. It was always a wreck that she would halfway clean just to give up and sit in her
mobile scooter with the QVC
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Descriptive Essay About My Grandmother
My grandmother was a tough lady.
At just over five feet tall, she was the kind of woman that you saw on the street and knew to move
out of her way. Her demeanor was strict, her hands tied with thick blue veins, crissВcrossing over
her thin, frail fingers.
I remember holding her hands as a child, how delicate and soft they seemed and yet that never
made them seem any less worn or sturdy. Her hands told stories of different times, of different
worlds and hardships. She had grown up worlds away from me, in a different land, at a different
time, in an era and a life that I would never know.
My grandmother had stories.
But, she never told stories. Her stories were in the way she ate – she savored her food, cherished it.
Often she would be...show more content...
She was seldom outwardly affectionate. She didn't need to be. When I wrapped my arms around
her small frame, afraid I would break her, she responded with a strength disproportionate to her size.
She held tightly, like she was holding on for dear life, and then she let go, she smiled and she
moved on.
My grandmother was an intelligent woman.
She had little schooling, but she had run businesses. She had managed on her own, with a husband
and sons, in a country that didn't care for her or her culture, but only for their aggrandized version
of it. Her experiences were rightful cause to be jaded and hard, and yet she saw brightness and she
saw brightness in me. She saw the great things in life, she loved hard and appreciated the little things
– us going for a walk together or just sitting in the sun on a warm day.
My grandmother's stories were in her complaints.
My grandmother complained about petty things: things that I would complain about. But she never
complained about life and she never complained about pain.
My grandmother had developed a brain tumor, which when removed, removed much of her
immediate memory. For a long time, she didn't remember my name. She had no idea who I was. But
she tried and she learned.
She understood perseverance and the importance of people and she carried on against all odds. The
last time I spoke to her, she knew exactly who I was, despite
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What Is My Grandmother A Hero Essay
The Healer This hero essay is about my grandmother. People always look for someone who is
strong and caring to help them in times of need. My grandmother is an example of a true hero.
There are certain times when she took care of me when I was sick or I needed her. Furthermore,
she had taken time and love to help my grandpa when he got into an accident. Lastly, the confidence
she has in her own beliefs to help those in need that are on the reservation. There are many
examples of strength and honor my grandmother displays that makes her my hero. First, there were
certain times when my grandma had taken care of me while I was sick or needed her. I used to run
high fevers when I was kid. There were times when I couldn't wear anything but a t–shit with over a
one hundred degree temperature. She cared about the importance of our family and put us before
herself. She would stay up with me all night to make sure I was comfortable and safe so my
parents could sleep. The amount of love and perspective she had shown and given me makes me
want to follow her footsteps in my future. Secondly, my grandma had given time and love to my
grandpa when he got into an accident. I remember it like it was yesterday when he had come back
home early from work and could barely stand up on his own; he had one of his friends help him
stand up. My grandpa was limping in pain and holding his back with his hand for support. In that
moment my grandma had seen the pain my grandpa was in she was running to help him as if she
was the first responder. Regardless of how scared she was we had to take him to the emergency
room. He was too stubborn to have someone call the ambulance to help him but wanted my
grandma instead because he knew she would take care of him. My grandpa was working on
building a new house and while he was working he was on a ladder but it was at a slope near the
end of the garage. The ladder ended up tipping and he had fallen and was stuck when he caught his
foot between the rungs of the ladder. After taking him to thehospital in Devils Lake it resulted to
taking him to the hospital in Grand Forks. He ended up having a broken back, toes, ribs, arm, and
bruised a majority of his body. It took him
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My Grandmother Essay
My grandma or as we grandchildren call her, Paw–Paw (which in Chinese means your mother's
mother) is an amazing lady and let me just tell you a great cook too. She is a lady with a big
personality and so much caring in her soul. She takes care of us when we need something or if we
just want someone to hangout with. My grandma is one great person and anyone who meets her
can easily figure that out. She is my grandma, friend, and one of my biggest role models as she had
to travel across the world to come to the United States. She cares, she cooks, she hugs, and she loves.
When my grandma was a teenager, she had to embark a journey that most would fear to do. She
traveled half–way across the world from China to America on a boat the size of...show more content...
Now when I hug my grandma, it's familiar and feels like home. Her small arms around me, with
her painted sparkling nails that match her personality so well. Whenever she sees one of the
grandchildren her small eyes light up and become big. She waves at us, with a big smile, in the
distance while walking fast to come give us a hug. Along with the big hug, you get a big kiss on
the cheek that often leaves a pink stain behind. When my parents would go on a trip my brother
and I would get to have awesome sleepovers at my grandparents house. I would get to pick the
movie and snacks, then we would lay in her bed and just talk about everything. Then in the morning
I would wake up to the best eggs ever.
Now think of the best fried rice you've ever had and multiply that by about 10, that's how good my
grandma's fried rice is. My family and I make it all the time but it is never as good as hers. Not
only is the fried rice good so are all the other dishes; birthday noodles, chives and pork, and New
Years Eve dumplings. And the smell, it consumes all rooms of the house and makes you so
excited for your meal. My grandparents favorite restaurants include Lings Buffet, Mei Wei, and
Cici's Pizza (yes, all buffets, which none of us complain about because they are all so good). But, the
best food is her own especially if it is cooked in the wok. So many meals have been cooked in the
original wok favors, like soy sauce and meat, from past meals come through and
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My Grandmother Essay

  • 1. My Grandmother Essay Grandparents are an essential part of a family. My grandmother was a very important part of my life from the beginning. I could always count on her to listen to me from her heart, share her wisdom and lend a shoulder to cry on. She taught me many important lessons throughout our lives together. My grandmother meant the world to me. She was the most beautiful lady in the world. She was short and her heart was the biggest size. My grandmother was like a parent to me and she loved me in the same unconditional way as my mother did. Whenever I needed something I knew I could count on her. She was like my friend, my mom, my everything. Imagine waking up to what should be a normal day in my life only to find out my grandmother had been rushed to...show more content... I asked my mom what was going on with grandma and she told me that they were waiting for the doctors to come in and tell them what was going on. While waiting for my mom to call me back, I didn't know what to do. I had plenty of positive and negative thoughts running through my head. I tried holding the tears back and tried having faith that it was nothing major. I was praying and asking God to please let my grandmother be okay. My mind was all over the place. My mother finally called me back and told me that the doctors did some tests on her and found out she had a stroke, so the ambulance took her to Mobile. It felt like my heart shattered after hearing that. I started crying and wondering what will happen next. I had thoughts in my head about what will I do if I lose my grandmother. My life will be upside down because she was the one with me through thick and thin. When the ambulance took my grandmother to Mobile Infirmary and did some more tests the doctors found out one side of her brain was swollen. My family and I took a trip to Mobile Infirmary. We had cars full headed to Mobile. The drivers had their emergency lights on and each driver was following each other one behind the other. It did not take us long to get to Mobile because each driver was speeding since it was an emergency. I was in the back seat of the car just holding on because they were driving wild by passing every vehicle on the highway. When we arrived in Mobile we Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 2. A Speech About My Grandmother Family always come first to me, no matter what. Ever since I was little I remember going over to my grandmother's house every holiday with my parents. For me, it was a very special time because I didn't get to see my grandmother as often as I would have liked. When the holidays were coming up, I remember how excited I would get to go see her. There comes a time in your life when you start to run out of energies and are not as strong as you used to be. When we are young we look at our older loved ones and we never expect them to lose their strength. In our eyes they are similar to a super–hero in which they would never run out of strength. But as a natural aging process, it will come sooner or later. My grandmother was a strong, independent women. To this day I still admire that about her. When she started to lose her strength, little by little she needed help with things that weren't ever a problem for her, like cleaning around the home, cooking big meals for the family and taking care of herself and her hygiene. My father, along with my aunts and uncles, knew that she no longer would be able to be as independent. In order to prevent her from getting hurt or not being able to accomplish a task on her own, they knew it was best to move her into a nursing home. At that age, around 9, I wasn't sure what this meant or how it looked, or didn't even understand the point for it, she was my grandmother and in my eyes she was perfect and a strong women. All I knew was that all the Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 3. My Grandmother Essay All grandmothers are like fairy godmothers, wise, kind, and loving, or at least, the female version of Dumbledore. That was my impression of grandmothers before the summer of 2015. So when my grandmother announced that she was coming over to Canada with my grandfather to visit us for a month, I expected the same. In my mind, I conjured up an image of my grandmother and I sitting by the fireside as she recalled unbelievable stories from her younger years and offered me numerous life–changing suggestions. Little did I know then that that summer would turn out to be entirely different from what I had imagined, and that I would find myself, at last, truly understanding her. Right before her flight, my grandmother called. Her excited voice...show more content... However, despite my best efforts, I could never bring myself to refuse my grandmother's sublime suppers out of spite. (alliteration) Slowly, however, I noticed that perhaps my grandmother was not the same cold figure as I pictured. Despite my attempts to upset her, her demeanor remained even. Rather than the anger and disappointment I expected, she continued to wake up early every morning with the single goal of waking me. And every night, despite my habits to stay up late practicing my pieces, she always forced herself to stay awake and accompany me through those long hours of practicing, ensuring that I would get enough sleep. No matter when I ask her to listen to my piano playing, she would always stop her work on hand to give me her utmost attention and deliver her most honest opinions. (imagery) And although it was her first time being outside Asia, it never appeared to occur to her that she came to travel. Instead, what consumed her was the sense of responsibility and duty to provide us with the best dishes she could prepare every meal of every day. And that sense of duty persisted stubbornly to the hour before her departure. That afternoon, after one last careful inspection of her and my grandfather's bags, with a notepad in hand, she urged my mother and me to request the dishes we want her to cook for our last dinner together. Ushering my unwilling grandfather away from his iPad to assist Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 4. Describe My Grandmother Essay I often get asked who is the person I admire and look up to the most, the person whom I look up to and always will is my abuela (grandmother), Margarita Romero Herrera. My grandmother is one of the most influential, generous, caring person I have in my life and I am blessed to have an idol like her growing up. By far one of my favorite memory with her is when I was younger, like around 2 years old, on rainy days we would lay down on the living room floor watching The Wizard of Oz while waiting for my parents to get home from work. It is beyond hard for me to describe my grandmother because I know that the way...show more content... My grandma is my mother's mother, of course is has to be a part in my life because of how close they are. To have someone like her in my life is a blessing. I was always taught by her to be focused on myself, speak up when I something is bothering me, help others, respect others, and be grateful. I have had my grandmother part of my life for about since the day I was born, there is not a day that I go without seeing her. The days that I do not see her is hard because of how close I am to her than with my own mother. There is times I think my grandmother is more of a mother to me than my actual mother is, perhaps even an angel sent to me because she truly is someone who I can go to and I know she'll protect me and help me when I need it most. My grandmother was born on January 17, 1952 in Guadalajara, Mexico. She is the the youngest of her seven siblings, 3 boys and 2 girls. While growing up in Guadalajara, Mexico, she lived with her mother, Catalina, she never had the chance to live and grow up with her father, "me acuerdo que era un hombre alto pero no muy bien lo conoci" (I only remember him being a tall man but I did not know him that well). My grandmother did not get to finish her studies Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 5. My Grandmother Essay Every day was a struggle. Every morning, every night. Every second I would ask myself one single question would my grandpa be alright? It all started with our annual trip to California. Every summer, my family and I take a trip to Sacramento to spend time with my grandparents. We always have a good time and I can't imagine doing anything else during my summer. Eating out, watching movies, and spending quality time with Simran and my grandparents, is overall, without a doubt, my favorite thing to do. I've always had a certain connection to my grandpa, or as I used to call him, my nana. I can't explain why, but my grandpa was the shoulder I would cry on. He was the one person I could rely on to always be there, because he always was. I knew I could count on him. It was a sunny day, way too sunny. I woke up to the bright, shining California sun. The birds were chirping, the trees were swaying, the flowers were blooming, and the grass was greener than ever. It felt like a good day, it really did. I even believed it was a good day for a second. However, I was snapped back into reality when I heard my grandma, or my nani, sobbing in the other room. Oh, how reality can suck you in. In the split of a second, your best moments can turn into your worst. Your smile can turn into a frown. Your nani, one of the strongest people ever, could be sobbing. "Nani, are you ok?" I asked. She turned to look at me with tears streaming down her face. I had never seen my nani cry. She wrapped Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 6. Personal Narrative: My Grandmother Essay I will tell you a tale of a woman of great success. This is a woman that has inspired me to be something great one day and to never give up trying. Though she may be growing into her elderly years she has lived a very challenging, joyful, loving and successful life. She is a woman of great faith and character, she is my grandmother. Mary Imogene Cothren was born in Lawrenceburg Tennessee, November 12, 1929 to George and Chapel Cothren. Her family then relocated to a small town in Ohio by the name of Ashland. This is where she was raised and has lived most of her life. From the time she was born, although her name was Mary Imogene her family called her Imogene. When Imogene was five her mother became pregnant with a little girl. The...show more content... Imogene to this day likes to go visit Shirley's tomb stone and think of all the memories they could have made together. Eight years later George and Chapel gave birth to another daughter Barbara Cothren. Imogene and Barbara were close growing up. Even though there was an eight year age difference they both had a lot of fun together. They were raised at 1215 Myers Avenue in Ashland Ohio and attended Grant Street Elementary School. Some of Imogene's favorite memories were at this house, playing outside with Barb without a care in the world. The Cothren's were a very God based family. George and Chapel raised their girls in a Godly household and expected much discipline out of their daughters. Surprisingly though, Imogene did not except the Lord until 1946 when she was sixteen years old. She discussed in her interview that she accepted the Lord on Palm Sunday at a revival at her church, West Tenth Street Brethren Church. At first she wouldn't go forward because she was planning on being baptized the following Sunday and felt that wasn't right to just now be excepting Christ. The pastor then took her aside and he told her it didn't matter the Lord wanted her no matter what the circumstance, it didn't matter. This was the beginning of a very God based life for Imogene. She took her faith very seriously and knew how important her relationship with her Savior was. Church was a place of many great memories for Imogene. She accepted Christ early enough in her Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 7. Memories Of My Grandmother t was the moment I had been waiting months for. The comforting aromas of bread and tea met my nose the instant I stepped through the doorway. Beautifully–written, thought–provoking books sat on the shelves, waiting to be read while soft strains of celtic lullabies floated through the halls. Excitedly, I bolted up the entryway steps to the arms of some of the most meaningful people in my life– Bumma and Boppy. I remember a time when Bumma and I stood in her herb garden in the backyard. As we discussed stories and memories of the past, I pondered what exactly made that moment so special to me. Yes, their house and garden were beautiful, and I loved to spend time with my various grandparents, but this particular setting had always been different. As I called my grandmother over to look at a certain flower, it clicked. That silly nickname I had given her when I was young had cultivated and blossomed, attaching itself to memories and emotion, and becoming a firm foundation in my life. Of course I love all my grandparents and relatives, but the ones that I have special nicknames for certainly hold a place in my heart. The times spent with my nicknamed companions are often, to me, the most beautiful and lasting. It's like pairing a memory to music or a certain smell– that event tends to stick in one's brain more so than the mundane regulatory of others. One of my best friends and I have some of the craziest, most memorable experiences. It should be no surprise that her Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 8. My Grandma Essay Imagine waking up to what should be a normal day in my life only to find out a loved one was gone. About three years ago, I thought that a day in my life would just be a normal day and fun night, but never did I expect to lose a very important person in my life. That day I was supposed to be at home taking care of my grandma; however, I chose to go out with my friends. We were partying, drinking, and having fun. Unfortunately, I ignored my dad's caring words, "Son please stay home and take care of your grandma for she is ill." My parents trusted to do a simple task, but I breached the trust. Since the day she was gone, I couldn't forgive myself for not attending to her when I had a chance to. I felt overwhelmed with guilt because of the...show more content... He explained how his family was in the hospital praying, expressing their love, and giving respect to his aunt before she passed away. Tri's uncle Thanh wasn't able to make it in time because his flight got delayed, and Tri's family knew that his aunt would understand and forgive him. My friend wanted me to understand that the decision I made was not the best decision at the time, but my grandma would understand and forgive me for not being with her on that day. When I received the phone call from my father later that night and heard about the news. I immediately rushed to the hospital, and I told myself that I would make it in time to see her. As I made my way to the hospital, the immense shame rushed through my body, when I found out that she had already passed away. I knew that I had missed my last chance of being able to hold her body in my arms, and I would never forgive myself. As I waited anxiously outside of the emergency room, I saw my uncle Luck walking out shaking his head as tears were dripping like water coming down from the faucet. I burst into the room with tears, seeing her body laid on the bed so hopelessly, her hands, arms, and feet were cold and swollen from the endless needle punctures from the I.V. (intravenous). I broke down in pain weeping a like baby, as I walked toward her body. I tried reach over to grab her hand, but I Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 9. Grandmother's House Essay Grandmother's House My grandmother's house has a very special place in my heart. As the family has gotten older and we have all had our own children we do not visit as we should. I visited with my grandmother many times when I was little. Her house always seemed to have something about it that set it apart from all the rest. As you walk into the back door of her house you would notice a long, narrow kitchen that led into the main living and dining room of her house. The smell of food home cooked food was quite evident. Grandmother cooked every day and always cooked big meals on holidays for the family. My grandmothers house was always full of laughter and many cheers. Our family used to call it our home away from home, it's like we...show more content... She is a highly giving person to everyone around her and she never asks for anything in return. She always has an ear to ear smile that would brighten up any day. Some of the many memories I carry with me every day of my grandmother are the holidays when we used to get together. I remember Thanksgiving and Easter most of all. On Thanksgiving the entire family would come together for dinner and then we would all stay at her house for the night. I remember this so well because we would wake up the next morning to the smell of breakfast and all the ladies would be gone shopping to the "After Thanksgiving Sale". My grandmother has a very softhearted voice that I still hear telling me goodnight when we were little. She would wait with us until we fell deep asleep. And even as we got older she would gather us around the kitchen table and let us watch the old fashioned ice cream maker churn the best vanilla ice cream and then she would load it up with chocolate chips, and our parents would always say, "That's too many.", and grandmother just let us keep piling them on. My grandmother is the kind, gentle, loving, caring grandmother that I wish my children could experience today. As the family grew older, every one separated and as my cousins and I got older and had our own children the holidays at grandmothers house have faded away. No one even goes to grandmothers house for Thanksgiving or Christmas, and there are no more Easter Sunday egg Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 10. Caring For My Great-Grandmother Essay Life experiences, rewarding or difficult, are the factors that influence us. My great grandmother has always been one of my key role models. I have always admired her independence, strong will, and caring nature towards all. For many years, she proudly lived by herself and independently took care of herself. At seventeen years old, she became very ill. When she became exceedingly sick, my family realized that someone needed to incessantly be with her, so my family and I moved into my great grandmother's home to bestow quality care and make her comfortable. Living at my great grandmother's home for the last six months of her life was the most emotionally and physically difficult experience I have ever had to endure or deal with, but it was...show more content... I despised that she had lost her ability to be autonomous, one of the fundamental characteristics that made her who she was, but I had to learn how to deal with it. Though I was affected emotionally and physically, I learned an important lesson that I used to deal with the anxiety of providing care for my great grandmother and plan to use throughout my nursing career: Use your emotions to empower you to perform the physical tasks that need to be performed in order for the patient to sustain a state of comfort. Though it would be psychologically demanding to take care of someone who you are slightly emotionally attached to, it would be more emotionally complex to take care of someone who you have been emotionally attached to since the beginning of your existence. Since I was very emotionally attached to my great grandmother, it made the situation more problematic for me, yet it also made me a better person. When my family recognized that we were medically needed to facilitate my great grandmother, I was frightened at first because I knew I would be one of the primary caregivers living with her. At first, I was alarmed over the thought of taking care of someone I significantly loved and admired because I would be watching them suffer constantly, yet I did not let this hinder me. I learned to use my feelings for her to enable and strengthen me mentally to implement the somatic and mental tasks that are required in Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 11. My Grandfather And My Grandmother Essay My American roots are made up of my families traditions and history. I interviewed two family members, my grandfather and my grandmother. Each one brings a different background which made them the best option. American roots are a built by families. Each family has its own traditions and ideals. For my grandparents, their American roots were built completely different from each other. Family has a major impact on an individual 's life, it is the starting point of ones American roots. My American roots are the result of my family. Where do your American roots come from? I chose to interview both my grandfather and grandmother because they were raised in two very different environments. My grandfather was born and raised in Fairbury, Illinois. His father was a farmer and owned a very large chicken farm. My grandfather had two brothers and two sisters. He was the youngest out of them all. Being raised in a farm is not something everyone can relate to. Farms in American are very symbolic because they represent hard work, dedication, patients, and history. My grandfather was to work on the farm when he was not busy with school work. His family was big on education because they saw it as a necessary tool to have in life. When my grandfather wasn't farming, he was studying. My grandfather was very athletic as well. He played football, basketball, and baseball in high school. Sports can be seen to some as a contributing factor to "American roots" because sports have played a big Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 12. The Death of my grandmother a life experience that changed my Identity My sense of independence was shattered when my grandmother departed from this world. I lost my grandmother and this experience shattered my perspective of life. Losing a loved one was like having a wisdom tooth pulled without any Novocain. In spite of this painful occurrence happening to me at twenty–four years of age, emotions such as shock, anger, and guilt, came into play creating chaos. I rerun her death in my mind, yet unable to completely forget the sadness, similar to a synopsis. These feelings can be frightening and overwhelming; however I have learned how to cope and with the realization that life and death are phenomenal both intertwined. I speculate that...show more content... It was no longer just a report card that I was getting; in addition to each grade I receive will be a remembrance of my grandmother whom I so deeply loved. I am determined to not only graduate college, but to graduate with superior grades enough to please her. To this day, it is a constant struggle, like any older adults continuing there are Conquest of higher learning many twists and turns ups and downs. I can say I know with having a loving family by my side to support me no matter what the situation may be. Most importantly, I have my grandmother's memory deeply inbreeded. Even though it may not be physically, she will always be in my heart, pushing me to be the finest that I am capable of being. My sense of independence was shattered when my grandmother departed from this world. I lost my grandmother and this experience shattered my perspective of life. Losing a loved one was like having a wisdom tooth pulled without any Novocain. In spite of this painful occurrence happening to me at twenty–four years of age, emotions such as shock, anger, and guilt, came into play creating chaos. I rerun her death in my mind, yet unable to completely forget the sadness, similar to a synopsis. These feelings can be frightening and overwhelming; however I have learned how to cope and with the realization that life and death are phenomenal both intertwined. I speculate that when one passes on they continue to be Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 13. My Grandmother Essay To begin, Henry Ward Beecher claims, " we never know the love of a parent till we become parents ourselves." For example, my grandma Darlene represents good parenting. To add on, she had two kids of her own: my father, and aunt. Darlene loves the packers which followed the rest of the family cheering for the green and yellow. My grandma is an incredibly important person in my life with plenty wise words to share. Especially about being a parent. My grandma enjoyed watching her children grow into mature, caring adults who now have kids of there own and are following in her footsteps. She found out the most difficult thing about being a parent was letting her children make mistakes and hoping they would learn from them.Family psychologist...show more content... There is always something new for them to get into too. Another point, babies can be challenging especially if they are your first. Not only babies but toddlers too, when they are getting into everything, learning how to walk, and speaking their first words. Moreover, any age that can enter school is challenging because parents must try to give their children the best education they can, also social problems could mix into the challenge. Therefore, my grandma believes every age group there is a challenge. In addition, having children can and most likely will make a change in your life. For my grandma, however, she knew to be careful with her finances as money was scarce. My grandma wanted her children both of them to be college educated and to find happiness in their careers. While church attendance was mandatory. To add on, my grandma's wishes for her children came true. For more information, by the time my grandma had her children she was in a relationship, which, having babies did change a lot because later on, they divorced. For the time being, they were together they found that all of their conversations were centered around the children. In my opinion, I personally absorbed the understanding of to be a parent you must remember this a lifetime job that you can't just give up on. Also, to be a parent you will have to give up things you love, and been wanting, to give it all to your newborn. Additionally, Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 14. How My Grandmother Impacted My Life People can impact your life in all sorts of ways. My grandma impacted my life Through my grandma's advice and character, she has taught me to always be kind, make a positive difference in another person's life, and to always be brave. My grandma was one of the few people I looked up to during the early years of my childhood. She was conscientious, affable, and dependable in her field of work. She worked as a security guard in a high school that was located in Romulus, where she pushed them to strive as if they were her grandchildren. I remember one time in particular, my grandma ran into a former student who dropped out of high school at the age of sixteen a few months prior, working at a pizza place. She caught a glimpse of the girl, and her big brown eyes widened promptly as they were filled with an immense amount of joy and sensitivity. Her initial reaction was to wrap her warm, soft, freckled arms around the nape of the young women's thin, pale neck. As the conversation continued, I sat at an old wooden table that creaked each time I leaned against it, impatiently waiting for the signal to leave as I kicked my feet back and forth underneath the chair. I was seven at the time and had no idea how my grandma could carry on a conversation so gracefully and for so long. After what felt like a lifetime of waiting, she finally gave me her quick little wave, and her cheery "goodbye" smile and I knew it was time to leave. As we scattered through the busy parking lot, towards the Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 15. My Grandfather Essay My Grandfather– The Gift of My Life If I could be like anybody, I would wish to become more like my late grandfather, whose memories have inspired me to strive for success, like the smell of old, dusty books which reminds me of his admiration on learning. An avid collector, he had many books, most of which went unread. He owned books on everything from medicine to Spain, to several sets of encyclopedias. After he faced health problems, he came less to the library and read fewer books. They became just part of the scenery, collecting only dust and memories. I have read a few now, after he is gone, and each time it brings back a hurt like a sore that refuses to heal. But I suppose it is a quest of sorts, because if can take on his thirst...show more content... This house had two floors with three bedrooms on the top floor and the storage rooms, where some of the goats also stayed, on the ground floor. The house was built in the late 1800s before my father was born, it was my grandfather's skills in organizing family members and his strategic direction, of delegating the business operation to his several sons, according to their skills and abilities. The result is a strong group interaction that has created the foundation of our family business, which is considered one of the most successful family businesses in Yemen. However, I believe it is his independent endeavor that established his early success in business, as is evident by the roughness of his hands, a roughness resulting from the labor of his work throughout his life. At the same time, my father told me he would hold my father's hands, so gently with his rough hands when having a conversation with my father. The saddest part of my memories of grandpa was the day my father took me along with him to visit my dying grandfather, whose eyes seemed to be drifting aimlessly around the room while his body and face remained numb. I still recall staring at his tanned and wrinkled skin that covered his forearms and showed his veins in painful detail, and at the way he sometimes used his heel to scratch at his other leg. I suppose it is hard not to notice a kid who has his face turned towards you week after week, year after year. But Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 16. My Grandmother Essay When I get hurt she's here when I cry she's here; when I needed her the most she was holding my hand the whole way, my grandma my everything my angel. You asked for A setback a challenge a failure, going through the death of the most loved person in your life is the most painful thing anyone can experience, and the biggest setback anyone can go through. My grandma was the most amazing person anyone could meet. My grandma loved everyone, and was loved by everyone she was friendly optimistic and amazing and showed nothing but love to everyone she met. She would sit outside every single night and look at the moon getting lost in the beauty of the world. I would sit with her and she would tell me her stories that could never bore me. As a 4th grader I would look forward to hearing those mesmerizing stories every night. 5 years ago my grandma became as sick as a person can be. Going through sickness and suffering was the last thing I would want my grandma to go through. I wish everything she went through was upon me instead of her. My grandma kept fighting till her last heart beat. We tried helping her with everything: medicine, love and care. We would go to the hospital and never let go of her and never leave her side, her face getting paler and getting closer to death every visit and our face getting more devastated every time We had to look at what she was going through. A month after we first found out she was sick; I remember it was about 6:00 am when my parents woke me, and my grandmas favorite song was playing. My heart beating as fast as possible; I knew something had happened. 5 minutes later my parents gathered me and my brother in the living room, then they break the news to us that our beloved grandma had passed away. My heart dropped my legs just gave out, and I started crying I just could not acknowledge what had just happened, and I Just wanted her to be alive, and wanted to hear one last story. but I knew that now more than ever we needed to be together, and we need love to get through this period. The second day i had a change in mind i recalled what my little brother said to me when I was crying my eyes out; He said "she's in heaven now". I went to her room that night and I remembered all the Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 17. Losing My Grandmother The feeling of losing someone you love is indescribable. It came upon my family so suddenly, not a day goes by that I don't think about my grandma. I tell myself everyday not to take life for granted, and after 2 years I am still learning. My grandma was always back and forth between her health status, it never surprised us when she would be seriously ill and back on her feet the next day. Leading up to the last few years you could truly see her health decline. The Christmas before she passed away she told us it would be her last. Its chilling to know she was right. It was a cold tuesday night. I was supposed to be at cheer practice, it was junior year and i was cheer captain. The team needed me there, but my grandma had been on hospice for a little over four days now so i skipped. Hospice is life support in the comfort of one's own home, nurses on the clock at all times making sure they rest easy. The around the clock care usually stops after a week, when the patients usually pass on. Thanksgiving had just passed and the decorations were still hung up around her house. It smelt of pinecones and old people.. Walking through the house I noticed the kitchen was clean, probably for the first time in months, she was always cooking up a storm. down the hallway of the kids rooms i could tell they had not been touched since my grandma went into hospice care. It was always a wreck that she would halfway clean just to give up and sit in her mobile scooter with the QVC Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 18. Descriptive Essay About My Grandmother My grandmother was a tough lady. At just over five feet tall, she was the kind of woman that you saw on the street and knew to move out of her way. Her demeanor was strict, her hands tied with thick blue veins, crissВcrossing over her thin, frail fingers. I remember holding her hands as a child, how delicate and soft they seemed and yet that never made them seem any less worn or sturdy. Her hands told stories of different times, of different worlds and hardships. She had grown up worlds away from me, in a different land, at a different time, in an era and a life that I would never know. My grandmother had stories. But, she never told stories. Her stories were in the way she ate – she savored her food, cherished it. Often she would be...show more content... She was seldom outwardly affectionate. She didn't need to be. When I wrapped my arms around her small frame, afraid I would break her, she responded with a strength disproportionate to her size. She held tightly, like she was holding on for dear life, and then she let go, she smiled and she moved on. My grandmother was an intelligent woman. She had little schooling, but she had run businesses. She had managed on her own, with a husband and sons, in a country that didn't care for her or her culture, but only for their aggrandized version of it. Her experiences were rightful cause to be jaded and hard, and yet she saw brightness and she saw brightness in me. She saw the great things in life, she loved hard and appreciated the little things – us going for a walk together or just sitting in the sun on a warm day. My grandmother's stories were in her complaints. My grandmother complained about petty things: things that I would complain about. But she never complained about life and she never complained about pain. My grandmother had developed a brain tumor, which when removed, removed much of her immediate memory. For a long time, she didn't remember my name. She had no idea who I was. But she tried and she learned. She understood perseverance and the importance of people and she carried on against all odds. The last time I spoke to her, she knew exactly who I was, despite
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  • 20. What Is My Grandmother A Hero Essay The Healer This hero essay is about my grandmother. People always look for someone who is strong and caring to help them in times of need. My grandmother is an example of a true hero. There are certain times when she took care of me when I was sick or I needed her. Furthermore, she had taken time and love to help my grandpa when he got into an accident. Lastly, the confidence she has in her own beliefs to help those in need that are on the reservation. There are many examples of strength and honor my grandmother displays that makes her my hero. First, there were certain times when my grandma had taken care of me while I was sick or needed her. I used to run high fevers when I was kid. There were times when I couldn't wear anything but a t–shit with over a one hundred degree temperature. She cared about the importance of our family and put us before herself. She would stay up with me all night to make sure I was comfortable and safe so my parents could sleep. The amount of love and perspective she had shown and given me makes me want to follow her footsteps in my future. Secondly, my grandma had given time and love to my grandpa when he got into an accident. I remember it like it was yesterday when he had come back home early from work and could barely stand up on his own; he had one of his friends help him stand up. My grandpa was limping in pain and holding his back with his hand for support. In that moment my grandma had seen the pain my grandpa was in she was running to help him as if she was the first responder. Regardless of how scared she was we had to take him to the emergency room. He was too stubborn to have someone call the ambulance to help him but wanted my grandma instead because he knew she would take care of him. My grandpa was working on building a new house and while he was working he was on a ladder but it was at a slope near the end of the garage. The ladder ended up tipping and he had fallen and was stuck when he caught his foot between the rungs of the ladder. After taking him to thehospital in Devils Lake it resulted to taking him to the hospital in Grand Forks. He ended up having a broken back, toes, ribs, arm, and bruised a majority of his body. It took him Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 21. My Grandmother Essay My grandma or as we grandchildren call her, Paw–Paw (which in Chinese means your mother's mother) is an amazing lady and let me just tell you a great cook too. She is a lady with a big personality and so much caring in her soul. She takes care of us when we need something or if we just want someone to hangout with. My grandma is one great person and anyone who meets her can easily figure that out. She is my grandma, friend, and one of my biggest role models as she had to travel across the world to come to the United States. She cares, she cooks, she hugs, and she loves. When my grandma was a teenager, she had to embark a journey that most would fear to do. She traveled half–way across the world from China to America on a boat the size of...show more content... Now when I hug my grandma, it's familiar and feels like home. Her small arms around me, with her painted sparkling nails that match her personality so well. Whenever she sees one of the grandchildren her small eyes light up and become big. She waves at us, with a big smile, in the distance while walking fast to come give us a hug. Along with the big hug, you get a big kiss on the cheek that often leaves a pink stain behind. When my parents would go on a trip my brother and I would get to have awesome sleepovers at my grandparents house. I would get to pick the movie and snacks, then we would lay in her bed and just talk about everything. Then in the morning I would wake up to the best eggs ever. Now think of the best fried rice you've ever had and multiply that by about 10, that's how good my grandma's fried rice is. My family and I make it all the time but it is never as good as hers. Not only is the fried rice good so are all the other dishes; birthday noodles, chives and pork, and New Years Eve dumplings. And the smell, it consumes all rooms of the house and makes you so excited for your meal. My grandparents favorite restaurants include Lings Buffet, Mei Wei, and Cici's Pizza (yes, all buffets, which none of us complain about because they are all so good). But, the best food is her own especially if it is cooked in the wok. So many meals have been cooked in the original wok favors, like soy sauce and meat, from past meals come through and Get more content on HelpWriting.net