On Saturday, I had the opportunity to go and visit Alice. Alice is a 96 year old lady who has become very dear to me. I don't know much about Alice, her likes and dislikes, what her favorite color is, what her favorite food is. But am hoping over time I will learn all these different things and much more. You see, Alice is my Grandma. I met her for the first time 4 years ago. And now I have the pleasure of getting together with her each week and spending time with her. It's amazing how time slowly brings people together, complete strangers actually. There is a lot of background to this story, but I am not going to get into it. But let me just say, that I am thankful for the privilege and opportunity to meet my Grandma (my dad's mom). My dad never knew his mom, he only knew her name. I spent about an hour visiting Alice with my oldest daughter Danielle and my cousin Max. We had a few good laughs together and then went outside into the courtyard and looked for squirrels to feed. Alice enjoys spending time in the courtyard feeding squirrels. They must know her really well, because as soon as she starts calling them they come a running, and not just one, but a few of them. When the squirrels come close to feed out of her hand, Alice's face lights up with delight. I wanted to take some pictures and realized I didn't have my camera with me, so I tried taking some with my phone, but I don't think they turned out too well. I will have to remember to take it next time. We spent about 15 minutes or so outside feeding the squirrels before heading back inside as the wind started to pick up, and the rain started to fall. We spent a little more time with Alice before we headed home. But before we left, she introduced us to her friend. She told her friend that I was her granddaughter and that Danielle was her great granddaughter. The joy I felt at that time, was a joy I never felt before.
