Grandparents are the people who will never, in our wildest dreams, hurt us. They are the most loving individuals in the world. They are the softest and warmest people who always welcome us to their homes at any given time. With them by our side, the world seems to become a little less cruel. However, little did we know that they are fighting their own battle silently so we don’t have to worry about them. They always put us, grandchildren, first and make sure that we are living our best and most comfortable lives.
Sometime life becomes too harsh that they suddenly want to take our grandmas or grandpas back. When that time comes, it would break our hearts knowing that we cannot experience the same feels that they give. However, it would also bring us another type of comfort knowing that their sufferings are over and that they are in a better place.
Hence, because of the unforgettable experience that they gave or are giving us, we always want to honor them. That is why there are people who used their writing skills and write stories about them, such as the Grandpa Nick books by Lynda Daniele. Moreover, perhaps you are wondering how our grandparents crawled their way up to our whole existence, below are the reasons why.
They spoil us with love like no other
Although we receive love from our parents, the affection given by our grandparents hit differently making us feel more special and appreciated. Probably it is due to the fact that they have been existed in the world and have seen how it needs more love than ever. They are expert in the act of give and take that even if we haven’t given enough, they still spoil us with affection that is an ounce greater than we deserve. No one can top the warmth of their laughter, the security of their hugs, and the comfort of their presence. Moreover, maybe the reason why they provide us with love that cannot be compared to another is because they have experienced different types of love in their lifetime already, such as the puppy love, first love, love as a parent, great love, and more.
They feed us with a lot of good food
Who doesn’t like food? One of the best things of having grandparents is the delectable dishes that they feed us! The moment they knew about us coming over, they will start to gather ingredients and cook various dishes along with mouth-watering desserts. The food that they cook will slowly leave a big mark in your heart and mind. There are even a lot of memes on the internet showing the comparison of the physical features of grandchildren before and after they go to their grandparents’ house. One can never go out with a flat stomach because there will always be an extra belly fat gained. Moreover, when you go to a restaurant and you’re being served with your grandparents’ signature dish, you will be reminded of them and the whole eating experience will become nostalgic.
They share a bunch of wonderful tales and wisdom
Take note that they were our parent’s parents before they become our grandmas and grandpas. Hence, they have braved and fought every problems and challenges in life and there is nothing that can break them down now. Their experiences are the reason why they have become tougher every single day even if their physical aspects are becoming weaker. Their journey in life is also one of the reasons why they are full of amazing wisdom and stories, which they are sharing to us from time to time. Some of these tales are oral traditions that were also passed down to them by their elders while others are their personal tales that they want us to know. They also aim to teach us meaningful lessons from their failures and mistakes.
They guide us in our walk through life
In every ups and downs of life, our grandparents have already gone through it all. That is why they have didn’t only become older but also wiser. The more years added to their ages, the more they are filled with wisdom. There is no one you can turn to for advice when it comes to walking through life but our grandparents. They are the best people to talk to when you feel that the world is going against you, which life is crushing you to the core, and among other good and bad things that can make or break you.
Alex Writes 