Its my Grandmothers 96th birthday on Saturday.
If you listened to episode #1 you know I lived with her from the ages of 13-18 and she helped raise me.
Here are some things I’ve learned from this woman. In retrospect, she was a progressive woman for her time
Starts her day EVERY day with the bible- the 1 year bible. Never too knowledgeable about scripture and how it applies to you life, as your life evolves and changes so do your insights of scripture.Tithing 10% monthly to the church no matter how little or how much
Never stop learning, evolving, growingDraftswoman in World WarFlight attendant Helped birth a million dollar business on her back porch with her 5 kidsPilots License Real-estate after divorce- income properties with assets
Don’t hold grudgesDivorced around 50 after raising 5 children and supporting a husband who created a multi-million dollar businessCheated on her, alcoholism, all the thingsGood friends until the end
Self-care should be a priority-5 kids under 7, lock herself in the bathroom and get dressed up before husband came homeSwimming pool-laps, pull-up, push-ups
Exercise religiouslyWater Always-take to bed, wake up in the am with it
Travel the world Debutant or go to sweeden with your friendsEven traveled solo post death of her second husband in travel clubs
Care less about Status and more about substance in lifeExample above is just one of many
Have fun ALWAYSRide go-carts with us at 60!Big partiesBig family gatherings
Craisen oatmeal cookiesShrimp from next door Coupons
Waste Nothing (Product of the great depression)Balance check book every month to the pennyLoaned me money for my first new car-less interest than the bank. She calculated it every month and showed me how to
No where your money is ALWAYSInvest in realestateWe lived with her
There for her children when in needDutch clogs
Fashion forwardUnconditional love and acceptance to all colors and nationalities Foreighn exchange students even though she had 5 kids Local international college students over for holidaysStrangers, big groups always welcome to the house Be curious, ask questions, try new things
Be a stranger to no-one
Ups and downs in her life. But a constant every day, every month, every year is her relationship to God and open mind and acceptance to new opportunities in life.
Very wise and good with her money, investments and health.
She has shown me there is more good in the world than bad, that you make life what you want of it, care less of what others think of you and more on the impact you can make to the legacy you leave behind, and God Always has your back!
Cannot wait to share this list with her when I see her on Friday.