Ah, honey…
Those two words mean a lot to me. My grandmother, known to her family as Nanny, has said them to me countless times in my life.
- When boyfriends broke up with me
- When I tried and tried but never made cheerleader
- When I argued with friends
- When I was home from school sick
- When I had a hard time finding a job after college
- When situations didn’t turn out like I wanted them to
She could just utter those two words in her sweet voice (dragging out the word “honey” for effect) and I would automatically feel loved and heard. When she would say them, I knew she cared. She always had time for me.
Those two simple words carried a lot of weight in my life and are one of my favorite things about Nanny.
Well, this sweet lady was moved into hospice yesterday. She is almost 91-years-old and has basically given up her desire to live.
But knowing what she has been through as of late coupled with some challenging health issues… I can’t blame her. And while I know this is the best option for her, it is not easy. I will miss her.
Listen friends… learn from my Nanny.
By example, she teaches us the importance of making positive impressions in people’s lives. With just two small words, she spoke volumes into my life. She shows us the power we have to breathe life into those who really need it. I’ll take that memory to the grave.
And I’ve learned an important lesson.
Growing up, I was blessed by my grandmother. She was that special person for me. Now it’s my turn to be that for someone else.
It’s your turn, too.
I wonder who your “Nanny” was? Maybe it was a family member, teacher, coach, friend, pastor, or someone else. Can you remember the way they made you feel?
Good. Now go be that for someone else.
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Thank you!!!!
What a special post…to me personally, thank you! My 98 year-old grandmother used “Ahh Love”. Exactly the same effect on me as your grandmother’s words had on you. She’s been in a nursing home for two years and now barely opens her eyes. She definitely is that SPECIAL for me. New to your blog…I look forward to every post! Have a blessed day!
Ah, Honey!! I’m sooo sorry for you about Nanny!!! I know how special she is to you!!! I pray you get some AWESOME quality time with her before she goes to spend her eternity with Jesus! If she is still able to talk with you, this could be some of your most special yet!! Love you!!!
It used to be that when you came to me with problems, I thought you wanted me to fix them. Then you shared this story with me, and whenever I find myself trying to solve things for you, I realize all you need is an “Ah, honey.” I hope the folks that read your post today will be as blessed by it in their lives as I’ve been in mine. And like you, I’m going to miss Nanny like crazy when she’s gone.
In other words, are you saying we have to CARE about others????
Ah, honey, I grew up loving her, too. What wonderful memories we (ML) all have of her.
In a family circus cartoon, the picture was of the 4 children hugging their grandmother, with the caption saying, ” Aspirin is OK for headaches, but lovin’ is best for heartaches.” That could have been Nanny!