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joenick
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Just wrote a poem to my Grandma! What do you think? UPDATE
We are celebrating my Grandma's 85th birthday on Sunday. She LOVES when I "make" her things and has every single thing I've ever made her in a special place in her home.
I love my Grandma to pieces, and thought a poem was in order for this special birthday. What do you think?
Grandma, I Remember
I remember, Grandma
All the things we used to do.
My heart is full of such wonderful times,
I shared together with you.
I remember Sunday mass,
And listening to you sing.
I remember going to the rides
And all the fun those days would bring.
I remember our trips to the Catskills,
Grandpa’s favorite place on Earth.
I remember when you picked me up from school,
The day of my baby brother’s birth.
I remember our trips to the record store
And you’d buy me my favorite one.
Grandpa would say, “You call this singing?”
And always teased me in good fun.
I remember writing the essay
When I was in the third grade.
It was titled, “My Grandparents - My Best Friends”.
And no truer friends have I ever made.
I remember my wedding,
The three of us danced along,
As Grandpa sang “Unforgettable”
Which has become my favorite song.
And now I feel so lucky
That MY children share memories with you too .
For they know that their “Big Grandma”,
Is the amazing and unforgettable, you!
Happy 85th Birthday, Grandma!
I look forward to creating many, many more memories with you!
Love Always,
Valerie
Yup...we'll all be bawling at Vincent's restaurant on Sunday!  
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UPDATE:
Well, yesterday was Grandma's surprise bday dinner. We all went to Vincent's Clam Bar on Old Country Road and it was delicious (though I only eat pasta- ). Then everyone (15 of us) came back to my house for coffee, cake and the football game.
After everyone was all settled, I read my poem. It was a big hit. My aunt cried, I caught my mother wiping her eyes, I was all choked up while reading it, and my Grandma was smiling ear to ear. Even my older son cried. He said he doesn't know WHY he cried, but he thought it was nice. LOL!
I mounted the poem to afoam board and hand painted flowers all around it. I'm so mad I didn't take a pic, but it looked so pretty.
I'm so glad I was able to make my Grandma's 85th birthday a special one!
Message edited 1/14/2008 9:25:15 AM.
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Re: Just wrote a poem to my Grandma! What do you think?
That's was awesome I'm sure she's going to LOVE it!
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Re: Just wrote a poem to my Grandma! What do you think?
Omg, that's beautiful!! 
Be sure she has a tissue handy, she's going to need it!!
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4monkeys
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Re: Just wrote a poem to my Grandma! What do you think?
my eyes are filled with tears.
That was BEEYUUTEEEFULL !!!
Pass around the kleenex boxes before you read it
Happy Birthday to your grandma, and many many more   
ETA: I dont think I need to ask you this but are you going to print it out and put it in a nice frame ? 
Message edited 1/10/2008 6:44:35 PM.
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Re: Just wrote a poem to my Grandma! What do you think?
I am hysterical. Ny nose just dripped all over the keyboard. Wow that felt really good to have a nice cry like that.
thank you for sharing such a beautiful and breath taking poem. Your Grandma is going to LOVE it!
WOW!!!!
Message edited 1/10/2008 6:51:57 PM.
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Maathy317
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Re: Just wrote a poem to my Grandma! What do you think?
That was incredibly beautiful and so touching. I hope my grandchildren feel that way about me some day.
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| Posted 1/10/08 6:52 PM |
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rose825
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Re: Just wrote a poem to my Grandma! What do you think?
beautiful Val!!!! I am sure she loved it
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TreAnt427
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Re: Just wrote a poem to my Grandma! What do you think?
She is going to love that. What a nice thing for you to do. Great Job!
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2PreciousBlessings
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Re: Just wrote a poem to my Grandma! What do you think?
This is just so warm and beautiful!!! Great job, Val!!
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| Posted 1/14/08 8:21 AM |
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LaurenExp
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Re: Just wrote a poem to my Grandma! What do you think?
Okay, I'm actually welling up. That was beautiful! Great job!
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Re: Just wrote a poem to my Grandma! What do you think?
It is absolutely beautiful!
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| Posted 1/14/08 8:47 AM |
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lvdolphins
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Re: Just wrote a poem to my Grandma! What do you think?
OMGosh that was beautiful.
My grandmother is 3,000 miles away right now (in CA since Nov).
She may not be coming back until April.
Im totally thinking of her right now.
I am sure your grandmother loved it.
Beautiful
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oops123
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Re: Just wrote a poem to my Grandma! What do you think?
omg I couldnt even get past the 3rd line & Im crying!!! Just beautiful- this gift is the most thoughtful & heartwarming you can get!!
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IrishTracy
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Re: Just wrote a poem to my Grandma! What do you think? UPDATE
That is awesome!! You made me cry!
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babymakes3
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Re: Just wrote a poem to my Grandma! What do you think? UPDATE
I started crying at the 2nd verse. That's beautiful and so heartfelt!
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| Posted 1/14/08 10:16 AM |
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2girlsforme
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Re: Just wrote a poem to my Grandma! What do you think? UPDATE
What an unbeleivable present!!!!!!!! I'm sure that poem will remain in your family archives for many years to come.
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Stefanie
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Re: Just wrote a poem to my Grandma! What do you think? UPDATE
That's so sweet.
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FelAndJon
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Re: Just wrote a poem to my Grandma! What do you think? UPDATE
OK, I don't even know them and I am crying! That is beautiful
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