Grand and Great
You’ll never guess what I could possibly be writing about
this time!
My nephew, Brian, and his wife, Susan, came to Madison
for a visit with their son, Ofori. I’m
Ofori’s “Great” Auntie and he is my “Grand" Nephew.
We had a huge snowfall in Madison, so along with Mary
Ann, we all went snow shoeing and sledding. Not only that, the next day we walked out on one of the
frozen lakes in Madison to talk with ice fishermen and to watch a pick-up
hockey game. These were unusual
experiences for me to say the least! They were also wonderful!
This is the second time I’ve lived in Madison, yet it’s
the first time I’ve ever done any of these things. What did I learn?
It’s important to take time with family, to tell the Grands how central they
are to who I am and who I am becoming (read Great), and it’s important to take
time off from the usual to do the unusual!!
So why are these things important? Younger generations keep me active. And as I
age, I find them helpful in reminding me who I am, and how I am connected to
those whose lives I share.
Family. Each
person makes a huge difference in all of our lives.
How are you connected with family members, perhaps in a
new way?
Are you Great or Grand yet?
Ruth Poochigian, O.P.
Madison WI
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