Meeting Grandmother Josephine
My initial meeting with my paternal grandmother24 total reviews
Comment from Mrs. KT
Hello, Nolan,
What a well-crafted and informative post about your grandmother and the lesson she taught you.
I did not have a stellar relationship with my mother-in-law. I've always suspected that it was because I came from a well-to-do family and had earned a master's degree in education before I was twenty-two years of age. My mother-in-law, was incredibly artistic, but chose to give birth to nine children - all after she had turned twenty-eight. She so wanted my husband to have become a priest! And she never pursued her art in the manner I know she wanted to have done...
Thank you for sharing, Nolan!
diane
reply by the author on 23-Apr-2024
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Hello, Nolan,
What a well-crafted and informative post about your grandmother and the lesson she taught you.
I did not have a stellar relationship with my mother-in-law. I've always suspected that it was because I came from a well-to-do family and had earned a master's degree in education before I was twenty-two years of age. My mother-in-law, was incredibly artistic, but chose to give birth to nine children - all after she had turned twenty-eight. She so wanted my husband to have become a priest! And she never pursued her art in the manner I know she wanted to have done...
Thank you for sharing, Nolan!
diane
Comment Written 23-Apr-2024
reply by the author on 23-Apr-2024
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Thank you. I knew that my mom and my gradma were not fond of each other. I am sure that my grand mother was not happy with my mom's lack of formal education. When she learned that out of all her grand children I was the one who shared the most with her talent for writing wise. She began to dote on me to the slight anger of some of my cousins.
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Human relationships always defy my imagination, Nolan!
I am certain my mother-in-law and I could have been great friends, but she chose otherwise... So very sad...
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Yes indeed, we pay for and suffer from poor decisions.
Comment from Cindy Decker 2
Nomi,
You write such a beautiful non fiction account about a slice of your life. I loved my grandparents too, and learned a lot from them.
Your story is touching, and sad, but I'm glad you reconciled with your grandma. Nami, good luck with all your writing!
You have a really nice writing style.
Blessed bye,
Cindy
reply by the author on 16-Jun-2021
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Nomi,
You write such a beautiful non fiction account about a slice of your life. I loved my grandparents too, and learned a lot from them.
Your story is touching, and sad, but I'm glad you reconciled with your grandma. Nami, good luck with all your writing!
You have a really nice writing style.
Blessed bye,
Cindy
Comment Written 15-Jun-2021
reply by the author on 16-Jun-2021
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Thank you Cindy. Your review comments may have just caused me to wear a Simi permanent smile on my face. Your comments about my writing style are some of the nicest things that have ever been said to me. All the more coming from a fellow writer.
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You?re welcome, Nomi.
Have a wonderful week.
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Cindy
Comment from RGstar
And you should be. It is never easy telling of a life, especially own, because much to tell, yet...I listened with keen ears, and understand much more than some others may.
Bravo.
One thing.... ''Automobile assembly plants were notorious for laying people off before they can join the union, ''
Change 'can' to could'
Just a short review.
Have a great day.
My best wishes.
RG
reply by the author on 06-Jun-2021
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And you should be. It is never easy telling of a life, especially own, because much to tell, yet...I listened with keen ears, and understand much more than some others may.
Bravo.
One thing.... ''Automobile assembly plants were notorious for laying people off before they can join the union, ''
Change 'can' to could'
Just a short review.
Have a great day.
My best wishes.
RG
Comment Written 05-Jun-2021
reply by the author on 06-Jun-2021
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As always my brother, thank you for your wise and far seeing counsel. You are greatly appreciated.
Comment from Raffaelina Lowcock
This is a beautiful story of discovery. Not only the discovery of your paternal grandmother but the discovery of your likeness to each other.
Growing up with a grandmother that you could resonate with would have been wonderful. I take it that you kept in touch and you wonderfully fulfilled a dream for her and your family. Great rendering.
Ralf
reply by the author on 05-Jun-2021
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This is a beautiful story of discovery. Not only the discovery of your paternal grandmother but the discovery of your likeness to each other.
Growing up with a grandmother that you could resonate with would have been wonderful. I take it that you kept in touch and you wonderfully fulfilled a dream for her and your family. Great rendering.
Ralf
Comment Written 05-Jun-2021
reply by the author on 05-Jun-2021
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After our initial meeting we did communicate more often, but we never did really enjoy a close and comfortable relationship. I kick myself often because there is so much I need to know that she could have given me first hand information on. Alas, it is far too late now as she passed some years ago. Thank you for your review comments.
Comment from Zan Zan
So far reading this. You were very hardworking in your youth.
A simple lesson in your author's note but so true.
keep up the work Mr. Nomi. You've accomplished a lot so far. Continue to be great
Five stars~
reply by the author on 05-Jun-2021
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So far reading this. You were very hardworking in your youth.
A simple lesson in your author's note but so true.
keep up the work Mr. Nomi. You've accomplished a lot so far. Continue to be great
Five stars~
Comment Written 05-Jun-2021
reply by the author on 05-Jun-2021
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Thank you. You have managed to brighten my day considerably. I do not often get this kind of encouragement and I truly appreciate it.
Comment from lancellot
This is a heart warming story and has a message for people with strained relationships. A lot of what you written is relatable. I'm happy you got that chance and that provided others to know of your grandmother through her words.
reply by the author on 05-Jun-2021
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This is a heart warming story and has a message for people with strained relationships. A lot of what you written is relatable. I'm happy you got that chance and that provided others to know of your grandmother through her words.
Comment Written 04-Jun-2021
reply by the author on 05-Jun-2021
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Thank you. I am also pleased that I was able to learn a valuable lesson about strained family relationships before I started a family of my own.
Comment from Elizabeth Emerald
Poignant and powerful--curious as to whether it was your mother or her mother-in-law who initiated the distancing--or was it mutual. Glad you got together in the end. Masterful work.
reply by the author on 04-Jun-2021
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Poignant and powerful--curious as to whether it was your mother or her mother-in-law who initiated the distancing--or was it mutual. Glad you got together in the end. Masterful work.
Comment Written 04-Jun-2021
reply by the author on 04-Jun-2021
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According to my mother, grandmother Josephine was so disapproving of my parents wedding that during her only visit to the home my parents shared when I was a newborn, she, my paternal grandmother, refused to sleep in the bed that was prepared for her, insisting instead on sleeping on a pallet on the floor, and only glancing briefly at me never even bothering to smile or interact with me at all. Actually refusing to accept me as her grandchild.
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Heartrending. What a waste.
Comment from Anne Johnston
Thank you for sharing this story. It is sad when disagreements in families keep a lot of children from knowing their grandparents or other relatives. How inspiring it must have been for you to meet your grandmother and discover your mutual interest in writing.
reply by the author on 04-Jun-2021
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Thank you for sharing this story. It is sad when disagreements in families keep a lot of children from knowing their grandparents or other relatives. How inspiring it must have been for you to meet your grandmother and discover your mutual interest in writing.
Comment Written 03-Jun-2021
reply by the author on 04-Jun-2021
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Thank you. It was very rewarding. After meeting her a huge hole in my life began to be filled. As it turns out, I have a vast heritage that I knew nothing about. I come from people who have accomplished much and I never even suspected as much. I had no clue.
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You are welcome
Comment from Alaskastory
"Meeting Grandmother Josephine" is so much more than "initial meeting with my paternal grandmother" as it covers over aspects in your life and with other family so well. Picturing your grandmother's book is also a treat.
reply by the author on 03-Jun-2021
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"Meeting Grandmother Josephine" is so much more than "initial meeting with my paternal grandmother" as it covers over aspects in your life and with other family so well. Picturing your grandmother's book is also a treat.
Comment Written 03-Jun-2021
reply by the author on 03-Jun-2021
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Thank you so much. I really appreciate your comments.
Comment from June Sargent
Sad, but true. The walls we build that separate should be replaced by bridge that connect and bond - especially when it comes to family. I'm glad you got the chance to know your grandmother - ironically, the one you resemble the most.
reply by the author on 03-Jun-2021
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Sad, but true. The walls we build that separate should be replaced by bridge that connect and bond - especially when it comes to family. I'm glad you got the chance to know your grandmother - ironically, the one you resemble the most.
Comment Written 03-Jun-2021
reply by the author on 03-Jun-2021
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Thank you. That was a meeting that changed my life. Afterwards I was able to connect to literally thousands of relatives I had not even known existed.
