Monday, May 21, 2012

Yonderings....

My Grandfather wrote a series of books for us grandchildren--he called them "Grandpa Ray's Yonderin's." He and my Grandma painstakingly hole-punched, organized and color-coded books for each of us...mine was purple. I can't remember if I read it right away...but I remember that once I did start reading, I didn't want to stop.

They were simple stories--just little things about his life and growing up...and some big stories like how he met Grandma (my favorite.) There was something so captivating about his stories--something so deep yet accessible. 

All of us have a story to tell...and lately I have been feeling like it is time to try and regale others with my stories--but more importantly, I want to share the story of my Grandmother. 

I have had the pleasure of getting to be a part of my Grandmother's story over the past 28 years...but I know that I don't get the whole story. I am hoping that over the next few months I can help my Grandmother pen her own Yonderin's. 

I feel that her journey has informed my own, and that her stories will help enliven mine.

We all have our yonderin's...I just hope we all take the time to pass them on.