tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776413991690288441.post2948883406498124693..comments2024-03-26T01:21:12.118-06:00Comments on White Spray Paint: A Tale of Two GrandmothersLaurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11497969475360535424noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776413991690288441.post-22406548427081659582011-01-24T09:26:18.576-07:002011-01-24T09:26:18.576-07:00No matter what the feat or the job or the calling,...No matter what the feat or the job or the calling, it's a wonderful thing to have such a pattern and standard to go by.<br /><br />We're both very blessed to have had two such women to love us and show us how to be Grandmothers. <br /><br />Neither of my Mammaws smoked but one dipped, and I DO love the sound of those raspy, smoky-voiced women, like the best notes of a low saxophone.RachelDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11204947567574886675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776413991690288441.post-18133919605867313672009-11-12T17:30:12.059-07:002009-11-12T17:30:12.059-07:00What sweet memories of two different, but very spe...What sweet memories of two different, but very special ladies...I enjoyed this!Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08788724686085310730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776413991690288441.post-33498022810525178432009-09-18T05:52:14.422-06:002009-09-18T05:52:14.422-06:00loved your description of your grandmothers...it&#...loved your description of your grandmothers...it's funny but it made me think of how different my grandmothers were...hum might just have to post about it....thanks for sharing...Debhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11745604261113221887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776413991690288441.post-51022597380701588992009-09-14T12:39:33.354-06:002009-09-14T12:39:33.354-06:00I was shocked at all you said about your Grandmoth...I was shocked at all you said about your Grandmother, it so describes my paternal Grandmother! The aprons, she taught me to tat, saying "I declare"!!! Gardening in every container she could get her hands on. A soft spoken, laughing at herself, always had time for you person. What I'd give for one more visit.Debbie's Gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02803981755222404336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776413991690288441.post-550934787043781822009-09-13T20:38:39.580-06:002009-09-13T20:38:39.580-06:00Thanks for sharing such wonderful memories of two ...Thanks for sharing such wonderful memories of two special ladies. You are very lucky to have had them in your life.Domestic Designerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08606783677241301260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776413991690288441.post-14042718606187782312009-09-13T17:49:27.016-06:002009-09-13T17:49:27.016-06:00What wonderful recollections, Laura. You must incl...What wonderful recollections, Laura. You must include them in your book about a young girl growing up on a ranch in deep South Texas. KarenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776413991690288441.post-50323921133849220222009-09-13T17:45:01.698-06:002009-09-13T17:45:01.698-06:00Lovely post!! It is an interesting concept to comp...Lovely post!! It is an interesting concept to compare our grandmothers! Love this. xoxoSandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06173303399522862906noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776413991690288441.post-88203836268062624152009-09-13T17:09:00.367-06:002009-09-13T17:09:00.367-06:00Laura what a lovely memory & writing of your G...Laura what a lovely memory & writing of your G'mas. Your words are are so full of love ... ty for sharing your precious moments.<br /><br />Have a great week ... TTFN ~ Marydonblushing rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14185573384597526789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776413991690288441.post-78269941237162866272009-09-13T16:24:13.254-06:002009-09-13T16:24:13.254-06:00I loved this post. It is making me think of what ...I loved this post. It is making me think of what my granddaughter may someday write about me...uh oh!<br /><br />When she was first learning to talk, I taught her to say "Temporary Insanity!" when she did something she wasn't supposed to do!Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09826731771375350000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776413991690288441.post-48073317532140699012009-09-13T15:49:40.346-06:002009-09-13T15:49:40.346-06:00I love this grandmother post. I feel the same way...I love this grandmother post. I feel the same way about mine...my mother's mother was like the first one, and my father's mother, Italian, smoked Luckey Strikes, took ume to Bingo at the church, and loved me to no end. I adored them both, too. LindaLinda (Nina's Nest)https://www.blogger.com/profile/16122024641853223906noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776413991690288441.post-70381619184205021722009-09-13T13:27:09.770-06:002009-09-13T13:27:09.770-06:00What a beautiful post! My grandmothers too were ve...What a beautiful post! My grandmothers too were very, very different woman - your descriptions are darn close to what mine would be. But like you, the one thing they had in common was their absolute love for and joy in their grandchildren. Thanks for bringing back some wonderful memories. KathyKathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12396548112800738809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776413991690288441.post-41394904887768803922009-09-13T12:20:00.282-06:002009-09-13T12:20:00.282-06:00Such a sweet post... lovely reading about two spec...Such a sweet post... lovely reading about two special ladies!GratefulPrayerThankfulHearthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05912258806814037028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776413991690288441.post-73726984761838094572009-09-13T10:45:23.007-06:002009-09-13T10:45:23.007-06:00You were so fortunate to have known both of your g...You were so fortunate to have known both of your grandmothers. I enjoyed reading your wonderful recollections of them. Great post!Margueritehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15846051579802335412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776413991690288441.post-33368060165364923332009-09-13T10:08:55.709-06:002009-09-13T10:08:55.709-06:00While I aspire to be like your Grandmother, I'...While I aspire to be like your Grandmother, I'm afraid I'm more Mamaw...try as I might not to be!<br />What a fortunate woman you are to have had these two distinct and different personalities in your life. Their imprint shows in your writing and I'd have to guess in your personality. Lucky you and what a pair to draw to.<br />Debbietrash talkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17508579521854913297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776413991690288441.post-84779825117462955342009-09-13T09:41:02.908-06:002009-09-13T09:41:02.908-06:00How sweet. I to had a grandmother(from New Mexico)...How sweet. I to had a grandmother(from New Mexico) and a mawmaw (from Louisiana) they were so very different, but they both taught me similar things. What a great post, I love post that make me reflect back on my own life. Thank you for sharing.Made In The Southhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09811321441424097536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776413991690288441.post-71079666107197388042009-09-13T09:28:20.968-06:002009-09-13T09:28:20.968-06:00You have written this so well, i can almost visual...You have written this so well, i can almost visualize your grandmothers. So what qualities did you derive from these wonderful ladies?<br /><br />xoxo<br />JaneBlondie's Journalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12988377413260331618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776413991690288441.post-3795245807313606482009-09-13T09:26:40.205-06:002009-09-13T09:26:40.205-06:00My grandmother's were also just as different a...My grandmother's were also just as different as they could be and your post brought back their smiles.<br /><br />BUT -how in the world did your grandmother raise 8 kids and never raise her voice.....Carole and Chewyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08911203901810934752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776413991690288441.post-89815259940682992492009-09-13T09:17:31.759-06:002009-09-13T09:17:31.759-06:00It is great that you have wonderful memories of bo...It is great that you have wonderful memories of both of them. I have been known to call my Grands "Punkin". :)Glenda/MidSouthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10729065523048603563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776413991690288441.post-87989937731677780512009-09-13T09:15:00.118-06:002009-09-13T09:15:00.118-06:00I, too, had 2 different kind of Grandmothers and w...I, too, had 2 different kind of Grandmothers and was very fortunate to have all my grandparents until I was 18! My last grandparetn died when I was 38. If it had not been for those 4 people I would not understand the concept of unconditional love. What a great post and tribute to your grandmothers...........JoJohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09967445220516599195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776413991690288441.post-78226977956516613782009-09-13T09:11:02.307-06:002009-09-13T09:11:02.307-06:00I so hope my sweet Miss K (and any other grandchil...I so hope my sweet Miss K (and any other grandchildren God blesses me with) will love me like you love your Grammies.<br /><br />Reading your beautiful words makes me wonder just how I will be viewed...<br /><br />Blessings to you today~<br /><br />Love, RebeccaRebecca Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14662129266792835433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776413991690288441.post-49309103731564624512009-09-13T08:45:07.920-06:002009-09-13T08:45:07.920-06:00What a fabulous picture you've painted of your...What a fabulous picture you've painted of your grandmothers....I loved reading it.<br /><br />Hugs,<br />Spencer{Bellamere Cottage}https://www.blogger.com/profile/17808685184476519297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776413991690288441.post-59913993925277224482009-09-13T08:36:20.777-06:002009-09-13T08:36:20.777-06:00How wonderful. It is so important to have those m...How wonderful. It is so important to have those memories of your grandmothers. I too, had two wonderful ones that shared their love and their lives with me. I work hard to be that kind of grandmother to my four sweet ones. Every day, I love them more and more.<br /><br />Have a wonderful day.<br /><br />CharlaFOR THE SAKE OF TIMEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16533941414774198479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776413991690288441.post-72491377574637692232009-09-13T08:27:26.166-06:002009-09-13T08:27:26.166-06:00What a great tribute to both of your grandmothers....What a great tribute to both of your grandmothers. You were so fortunate to get to know both of them and be close to them. I grew up with no grandfathers and only l grandmother that didn't care for children, so my thoughts of grandmothers was not very good. I did however have the best role model in a mother and she was the perfect grandmother to my children and they talk about her all the Marty@A Stroll Thru Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12405504522777964549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776413991690288441.post-64409778227761412692009-09-13T08:23:53.028-06:002009-09-13T08:23:53.028-06:00I love the nickname Punkin:).I love the nickname Punkin:).LPChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18209861350905135093noreply@blogger.com