Lovely Margaret.

Alas, as I promised, a post in honor of my late Grandmother. My family had the honor of having the lovely Margaret Shea live with us for the past, 3 1/2 years. I honestly think they are some of the most amazing years of my life, simply because I got to be around my Grandmother, and more than anything learn from her.
I know sometimes it's easy to bypass the elderly as if they don't know much, because maybe they don't know how to use an iphone, but next time you can, I would highly suggest sitting down with an elderly person and simply listening.

I learned so much from my Grandma about fighting for your dreams, working hard--REALLY hard (she always emphasized that haha), confidence, and never letting anyone else dictate your life. Her stories of triumph, and joy throughout her 91 years of life will always be remembered. I could go on and on and on sharing the countless stories she told me--from my Grandpa flying the Beatles over from England on Pan Am the first time they came to America, to a French man grabbing her butt in Paris (trust me, hilarious!). I have to say she has been one of the most influential people on my life thus far, and she gave me a new appreciation fomr those who have more wisdom than me, as well as appreciation for good, life stories.

(My Grandparents are one of their first dates!)

  (My Grandmother is in the lower, right hand corner)

(My Grandmother on the day of her graduation from college--yes, she went to college, back when most women did not. HERO ;)

I hope this Wednesday is so beautiful for you--

eh, the weeks almost over ;)

Peace. Love. Joy.