Grandma's Pearls of Wisdom

The first time Scott's parents came to visit us from Scotland was December 2010. Along with some goodies from Scotland, Grandma brought out this cutting from a magazine...To my Granddaughter...Grandma's pearls of wisdom, it has been stuck to our fridge ever since, but it is starting to get faded and tatty so I decided to post it here for the girls to look at whenever they wish, this way it won't get lost and they can have these wise words with them forever.

Grandma with the girls on her recent visit, April 2016

To my Granddaughter.....

Grandma's Pearls of Wisdom

I've travelled paths you've yet to walk

Learned lessons old and new

And now this wisdom of my life

I'm blessed to share with you

Let kindness spread like sunshine

Embrace those who are sad

Respect their dignity, give them joy

And leave them feeling glad

Forgive those who might hurt you

And though you have your pride

Listen closely to their viewpoint

Try to see the other side

Walk softly when you're angry

Try not to take offense

Invoke your sense of humor

Laughter's power is immense!

Express what you are feeling

Your beliefs you should uphold

Don't shy away from what is right

Be courageous and be bold

Keep hope right in your pocket

It will guide you day by day

Take it out when it is needed

When it's near, you'll find a way

Remember friends and family

Of which you are a precious part

Love deeply and love truly

Give freely from your heart

The world is far from perfect

There's conflict and there's strife

But you still can make a difference

By how you live your life

And so I'm very blessed to know

The wonders you will do

Because you are my granddaughter

And I believe in you

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