[Sparkle]

A long day to end a long (and challenging) week.

Today is Grandparents & Special Friends Day at school. Actually my favorite of all the events I plan because I LOVE the mutual glee and adoration of the children and their grandparents.

I felt the same way.

I remember bringing my Grampa in for 'Parent Career Day' when I was in 1st grade. He was the City Animal Control officer at the time. Which was SUPER COOL when I was in 1st grade. He had a van and an official uniform with a fancy hat. We got to be outside and he had a couple of dogs with him, to meet my classmates. I was the coolest girl in the first grade that day, for sure. And I was soooooooo proud.

Our house was also a temporary B&B for all strays who were in search of a new home; my Grandfather couldn't bare to bring them to the "pound" because there were no no-kill shelters in the late 70s/early 80s and most unclaimed animals were put down within a week of arrival.

My Grandmother had the patience of a Saint.

Sometimes I'm overwhelmed by how much I still miss them; 24 years gone my Grampa - 7 years my Grama.

And sometimes I can tap in to all the wonderful things they gave me, the most valuable piece being pure unadulterated love.
It's a powerful thing.