this is who I want to be

Grandma was born, when horse drawn vehicles were the norm, before cars, radio, television, airplanes, computers, air conditioning, centralized heating, indoor plumbing, or refrigerators. While my grandmother is very old, 94, and has lost her youthful beauty, she possess qualities that make her beautiful to all who know her. I asked her once why she was different and why she had so many friends and family that love her with a true love. She told me of a book she was given by her minister at age nine, In His Steps. She internalized the ideals of the book along with the Word of God as a young girl, and it shaped her life for good. My grandmother is an extension of God’s grace in my life, because she treats me and everyone with the pure love of Christ, charity. She taught me what it means to be beautiful. 1. She loves everyone unconditionally thus gaining Christ's image in her continence. 2. Grandma smiles, even through the pains of old age. 3. Grandma listens, giving advice with a twinkling eye wisely and rarely. 4. Grandma gives; she isn't interested in worldly possessions. Instead she takes her loved ones out to eat and gives them a little something in times of need. 5. Grandma is the perfect hostess. Although her home is humble, it is always filled with people who want to visit with her. Beauty from within is lasting. Thanks for letting me pay tribute to one who has taught me so much and loved me for who I am.