Image captured by the Girl Twin,while I was busy painting.
We didn’t have the opportunity to get to know each
other as well as I would have liked, but I still feel fortunate that our paths
crossed for what little time they did.
I wish I spoke better Portuguese, or any Portuguese
for that matter but the smile on your face and the sparkle in your eye
translated better than words ever could.
And your sense of humour was never lost in
translation.
As I watched you race a young boy, eighty
years your junior to the elevator of the nursing home, I imagined the zest for
life that must have carried you through your younger days.
And as I watched you slowly peel and cut a
piece of fruit after every meal, from your own garden no less, I knew at once both the secret to longevity
and that you understood local when it was a fact of life.
And should I ever find myself in a European
café, I will think of you and remember to savour the company of those I am with and to just be.
My Portuguese 'Grandmother' (1918-2013) and the Male Twin ~ 2008
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11 comments:
she sounded like a delight. that photo your daughter took is magnificent!
Simple pleasures and inspiration.
I really like you! Love the grandmother/son photo. The "little things" sing always!
Gorgeous photo your daughter snapped . . . while you were painting.
Special people in our lives ~ memories ~ loving post and great photos for Rurality ~ thanks, carol, xxx
Oh that's a fabulous shot your daughter took. What a lovely picture of your gran.
Wonderful post and photo ! The special things in life !
Beautiful photo and and even more wonderful post! I really enjoy reading it.
The girl twin has a good eye, the boy twin is very cute and those were lovely thoughts of your grandmother. Hugs and Prayers! ~Laurie
Sweet post and I'm glad you have the memories that you have!
I am Portuguese also. Avo is g-pa and Ava g-ma. My daughter is named after my Ava. She was also a strong woman of whom I have wonderful memories. From the sounds of it, your memories are just as fond.
Smiles,
JoeyLea
Your grandmother sounds like a wonderful woman with a real zest for life. I'm so sorry for your loss.
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