
“Are you listening to me, or I am just talking to empty air?” granny’s voice sounded coming from a long distance and Jacob shook his head in an attempt to clear his head of the jumble of voices claiming his attention simultaneously.
Having dinner every Thursday night with granny was his routine, but he had so much going on in his life that he wasn’t able to give her full attention.
“I’m sorry granny, you were saying?” he asked contritely for he owed a huge debt of gratitude to his grandmother who had raised him after both his parents had passed away.
Finally, he emptied his overworked brain to listen to the small talk his grandmother was making, complaints about her health, tidbits of her daily life, and the exchange she had with neighbors.
As he hugged her and went on his way, he thought with gratitude that he had at least one family member who loved him for what he was and not what he could give her. He wouldn’t exchange her for all the money in the world with any of the high-powered friends and connections others around him craved.
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Written in response to Six Sentences Story- Exchange, hosted by Denise of Girlie on the edge’s blog
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Wonderful story Sadje! Truly inspiring.
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Thanks a lot my friend
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My pleasure. Thank You.
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❤️
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💐
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But he did give her the best he had to give…his attention.
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He did, and that’s what older people want and need, time and attention. Thanks Judy
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Never underestimate the love and value of a grandmother. ^_^
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Very true, like a mother, a grandmother is selfless too.
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Wonderful story, Sadje. Bringing back memories of my grandma.
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Thanks a lot Li.
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You’re welcome.
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🙏🏼😍
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Love this story Sadje, well done and how it “should” be! 😊
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Exactly my dear. Thanks a lot
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You are most welcome my friend! 😊
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Sounds like grandma and grandson are both good people.
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I think so Patricia. Thanks
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wonderful and he made her day!! lovely Sadje!💖
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Thank you so much Cindy 💖
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a pleasure!! 💖
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❤️
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Very sweet!
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Thanks EA
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very nice
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Thanks 🙏🏼
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Awww, so tender and sweet! ❤
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Thanks a lot Joy.
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🥰 very welcome!
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🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
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aww! Cute six! 😀
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Thanks Carol.
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It can be difficult to pay attention to those whose stories seem mostly the same each week, but i’ve found it”s worth doing anyway. Excellent story, i’m glad he values her so much.
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You’re right it is difficult, specially as old people tend to repeat themselves a lot. Thanks
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It’s good to honor elders–great story.
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Thank you so much! I agree with you
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Welcome.
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These deep connections are so important. Lovely write, Sadje.
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Yes, I think so too. Connecting with those who love us is very rewarding
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Ah, rewarding indeed. So true.
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💖
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Brilliant, you can always rely on Granny
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Oh yes! From one granny to another, we know. 😍
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Very well said.
Respecting one’s elders is respecting one’s roots and no tree can grow without healthy roots.
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Thanks a lot Spira! Very true.
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This was a sweet charming story.
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Thanks a lot Leigha
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My pleasure.
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🥰
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What a great grandson he is. It is hard to make time and give attention but he does and does not begrudge this expenditure.
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Thanks D! Yes that’s true. But people like him are rare.
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I feel for the grandson being stretched in many directions however, he has his priorities straight.
Another uplifting story, Sadje.
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Thank you so much Denise. I agree that young people have too much going on in their lives but fulfilling family obligations is good for the soul.
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Grandparents have the best stories. This was so touching Sadje.
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Thank you so much Belladonna
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Cool
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They are lucky to have each other!
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Thank you
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You’re welcome! 🙂
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💜🙏🏼
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Indeed, they are. Thanks Susi
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You’re welcome. 🙂
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