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Love Letters… Ma-Maw
My Grandmother. Ma-Maw. How can I write anything that does justice to her and what she meant to me? She was the kindest, most gentle person I’ve ever known. She was endlessly unselfish; always putting the needs of those she loved ahead of her own. She loved her family fiercely. She loved me. And in loving me, she loved me the way our family is supposed to — unconditionally. She loved everything about me, and I was able to rest in the arms of that love. Her home was my retreat and safety zone – I could always go there and exhale. Be myself.
I remember watching her pull old cast iron skillet – every farmhouse has an old cast iron skillet that the women cooked everything in. She would pull out that big black pan along with a jar of bacon grease (yes, a jar of bacon grease!) and say to my grandfather, “Daddy, you want milk gravy tonight?” I loved how she always called PaPaw “Daddy”.
Ma-Maw was the first person to see me. I mean really see ME. She let me wear her high heels. She let me play my music and never looked scandalized or disapproving. She took me to get my first library card. She taught me what it meant to Toss Glitter. She heard my voice and taught me that I mattered. Ma-Maw made me feel alive.
She was an original. Like glitter itself, her love still shines on me. She wanted me to be myself and rejoice in it. And every day that I’m happy, I can see her smiling at me.
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❤️❤️Love Love this memory of yours!! Took me back in time to my Mamaw and Papaw she always called him Daddy too and she called my Mother Sissy I miss them all so much!!
Thank You Eddie for Tossing some Glitter my way on a gloomy day in Indiana!!☀️☀️
Kelly- Where would we be without our wonderful memories!!! Thank you for adding your voice and memory to Farm Stories! Tossing Glitter together!!! xo
Loved this story about mamaw, if only there were more mamaws alive today, the kids these days could see the love of yesteryears. I am glad you felt so loved by someone in your younger days. Just only wish the story was longer, Oh the happy days of our youth!!!!
Angie- So glad you enjoyed! You’ll be happy to know there is lot’s of Ma-Maw in my book!!!! Thank you for your continued support!!!
xoxo
Everyone needs a mamaw like that…..You were blessed….xoxoxo..
Julie- I was indeed!!! Thank your for reading and supporting!!!
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Everyone should have a Mamaw like that, and know she is still with you, smiling down and saying “that’s my Eddie” I never had a grandmother like that, but did an Aunt Emma, that was like a grandmother to me.
Jo Ann- I feel her everyday!!! Thanks for sharing your voice and memory!!!
xo
Loved the story!
Terenda- Thank you for reading and supporting Farm Stories!!!
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You were so lucky to have her. Hugs!
Kim- Yes, she was FABULOUS!!! Thank you for your support for Farm Stories!!!!
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Ma-maws are the best. That generation of women were the most selfless ever. Sure do miss my Ma-Maw McKinney & Ma-Maw Barrett……..
Joni- Their love lasts a lifetime. Thank you for reading and adding your voice to Farm Stories!
Love this! I was so young when Mamaw died I don’t remember much. But, you have always kept her alive in my mind with memories of the wonderful person she was. I’m forever grateful to you for this and so many other things. Love you, Sissy
Sissy- You have no idea how much I see Ma-Maw in you!!! What a blessing!!! What a life!!!
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Thanks for sharing that memory. Everyone needs a Ma-maw – who is a lot like a Grandmommy
Cindy- What an amazing life. Ma-Maw and GrandMommy!!! Beautiful life!!! Beautiful love!!!
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It’s truly a wondrous moment in time when someone “sees” you and we can reflect back to them who we truly are. No filter. No worries. Just be. It’s so pure. Those who let us shine make all the difference in the world. I love this story Eddie as my Gramma was the same. She got me and loved, me..
Bruce- Amazing how our life parallels… Makes me smile…
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People without that special grandma sure missed out! Love this story. Keep them coming.
Donna- When you’ve had a fabulous grandma your good to go!!! What a blessing!!!
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To love and be loved unconditionally is such a rare commodity in our lives! Thanks for sharing your memories of Ma-Maw with us in your sweet story.
Kat- Being loved unconditionally gets you to the finish line….
Love you…. xoxo
Great story Eddie. Reminds me of my Grandma, Mom and even myself. I still have an iron skittle and use it and, yes still usr Bacon grease…only on occasion so I can reminisce anout the past. You were so very lucky to have her. I know you and she had an extra special bond. Keep up the great work!!!!
Kathy- Unconditional love is something you never forget.
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Eddie, your memories and thoughts always bring a smile to my face or a tear to my eye. Either way, it’s all good. Thanks, Buddy
Vance
Mr. Hayes_ Thank you so much for reading Farm Stories!!! That means so much to me!!!
I loved this story I guess because I never had a grandmother granddaughter relationship, I have to admit I’m a little jealous.I always said when I have grandkids they are going to have the best mamaw ever and so far Sam and I have become fairly good at it. We let them be who they are even at this young age , we want them to know we love them unconditionally every single day and that they can come talk to us or just sit quietly until they are ready to say something. I also want to say I know this article was about your me-maw but is that it papaw sitting next to U gazing at you with nothing but pure love radiating towards you. Whoever it is my eyes kept going back to his face he just looks so happy. I love you! Xoxo
MonaBaby- Have no doubt your an AMAZING grandmother as I’ve experienced first hand the incredible woman and friend. My grandparents made me feel like I lived in the Land of Oz!!!! Which is where I needed to be.. My Uncle just recently gave us those photos and this one was the grand slam. There were very few photos taken back then and to have one between the two loves of my life!!! Thank you so much for reading and sharing your voice with Farm Stories. Love you xoxo
And I have unconditional LOVE for you!!!
Kathy- I’ve always had the great fortune of being surrounded by loving women!!! Thank you!!! Love you!!!!
xoxo