Here are my paternal grandparents, better known to us kids as Papito and Mamita. I was only a few years old when Papito died, so I never really knew him. However, all of us did know Mamita, and when I say she was quite a lady, I mean it. There are many things we all loved about her, but for me, there are three things that stand out the most:
1. She made the best banana pancakes.
2. She always kept a container full of Smarties for her grandchildren, and whenever we would visit, she would make sure to give one to each of us.
3. She was the most incredible prayer warrior I ever had the pleasure to know. Every night, she would kneel by her bed (it didn't matter whether she was home, or staying at one of her children's homes) and pray, often for what seemed like hours. And the beautiful thing was, according to my father, was that she would pray - by name - for every person in our whole, gigantic family. How awesome is that?
When she died in 1991, I know it created a void for so many people. Talk about an inspirational person!
Wow, I am so glad I got tagged - this brought back some great memories! Thanks, Ruth!
Now it is Elizabeth's turn over at The Mommy...etc. You've been tagged!
3 comments:
The Smarties. I remember the Smarties. And Mamita used to keep them in a ceramic doggie jar. It had a yellow (or was it red?) lid. Danny actually has it.
Awesome! I'll do this this week! :-) THANKS!
I am so proud of my neice Cariluz for bringing the good memories back to mind. It ached my heart just to see my parents face.Thank you Cariluz
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