“Happy Thanksgiving to all” | Grandma’s Stories

Nov 22nd “Happy Thanksgiving to all”

For as long as I can remember – when traveling in the car with the Grand-children – as soon as we were starting to go over a “BRIDGE” any where at all – I would begin to sing, “Over the River and through the Woods” and just as soon as the end of the “Bridge” came into view – I would stop singing – and sometimes not even finishing a word!” Just that fast, and we all began to laugh – that we would always do that – it just seem to be our special way to cross over BRIDGES – and always be remembering that “Grandma and the Grand-children” were always having FUN together – and everywhere we would go – it was FUN – just to be together!

So, this one year – around the HOLIDAYS – where I was working – our section had a group meeting all around some tables together – to meet and have a little Fun – while enjoying some food – and each of us – were to stand and introduce ourselves to the others and give a short story or something that the others would have an idea of who we were, and what we were like.

This is when, I was one of the types that would like for everyone to have FUN – as I would do with my “Grand-Children” – so when I stood and introduced my self – I was telling everyone of my singing with the GRAND-children in the car – my favorite song, “Over the River” and with my arms and hands in the air – just as if on stage – and sang to a point and STOPPED – on a word – and everyone died laughing – and that was the best “Ice Breaker” for that group meeting – as some sitting around were so stiff -neck – but my acting so silly – sure did loads to waking up some “old tired bones” – that so many people have around this time of the year!

So – start singing with the GRAND-children – let them know that singing is so good – putting so much fresh air into those lungs – and afterwards – all of the laughing together – is the best of medicine – I know the FAMILY all LOVES those good times, that we all shared and hopefully will continue – sharing good times and memories for ever – – if only we remember to give credit and a big THANKS to the “Almighty” for all of our silly talents, that we LOVE to share and give to the children! D.V.