Mary Anne Abdo

A tribute to Grandmother

Today is Gorgeous Grandma day. My Grandmother Helen was our family’s rock and mentor. I have so many wonderful memories of her. The love of her faith, family and Irish heritage were the central part of my Grandma. The homestead at 914 S Iriving Ave was the school of Janssen family values. The meaning of a hard day’s work, with respect and honesty to everyone you meet. She would give you the best hugs and the warmest welcome. She is truly missed and was graced by God to live to the age of 97. Now that I am a new Grandma I can only hope that I can bestow the same memories to our precious Nevaeh.

Please share you memories of your Grandmother.

My Grandfather and Grandmother at my 8th graduation in 1978

Thank you Sue and GC for this weekends prompt

Weekly Prompts Weekend Challenge – Memory
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Published by Mary Anne Abdo

Mary Anne Abdo is an author, poet and photographer. She graduated magna cum laude from Luzerne County Community College with a degree in Human Services. With a background in freelance journalism; she uses her poetry as a source of creative expression, which reflects on many facets of what it means to be a human being living in these modern times. Her self-published poetry book, "Fractured Lollipop Poems of Brokenness Healing and Hope is now on Amazon Mary Anne has a passion for art, culture and literature. Her work has been featured in The Edge of Humanity Magazine,Mind and Matters Magazine, Moonstone Press,Grit and Grace Magazine, Orenaug Mountain Publishing,Pennsylvania Bards,Local Gems Press,The Avocet, Calla Press,Scranton Poets Live, and Studio B's annual poetry anthology. Mary Anne placed second for her photography and short story submission in the Museum of Family Prayer's 2022 Mary Garden contest. She has also collaborated on several children's book, Creative Gems Volumes 2&3, and has been featured internationally in Bindweed Magazine's seasonal anthology.Her work has been archived through the National Library of Ireland courtesy of Bindweed Magazine. She has appeared on the local talk show PA Live, The B Inspired podcast Eat the Storms Podcast and several stage appearances. Her first children's book, Pumpkin The Cat Who Plays With Words is now on Amazon. You may check out her work on: Facebook: Mary Anne Abdo/Poet/Author WordPress: https://bluestainedglass.wordpress.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maryanne.abdo/ YouTube: @maryanneabdobluestainedglasspoetry64 TikTok: @mary.anne197 Linkedin: Maryanne Abdo On these sites you will find her current projects in photography, video and various forms of canvas art. Mary Anne resides in Scranton Pennsylvania..

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  1. Oh, such lovely warm memories you have of your grandma. It’s up to you now, you are responsible for creating memories for own grandchildren – make them good ones, even if daft ones like mine!
    Thank you, Mary Anne 🙂

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