| Below you will find the entries for the National Grandparents Day Advice Contest. |
| The Best Advice My grandparents gave me is: Be Yourself.
I know its Only two words but it really helps. They Said it to me when I was worry about making friends at school. In those 2 words It said to me No matter what happens I just have to be me.
Entry #71701
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| My Grandma told me that the best thing you can do in this world is to be kind. Entry #71702 |
| Gramps told me to finish every job I start and to do my best with every job I started. Entry #71703 |
| My Grandma told me to never go to bed angry, then she added that you might spend a few nights up but that would keep my heart and head pure. Entry #71704 |
| grannie is always saying "smiles are free so give them away"
Entry #71705 |
| When I was 16 and ready to start my 1st job my Grandpa called me on the phone & said to me what you give will be what you will get, that has always stuck with me.
Entry #71706 |
| When my husband & I were young newlyweds scraping together money to buy our 1st house we called my dear grandma to ask for money. Grandma asked about the house & decided we were shooting beyond our means and turned us down, we were very upset. The one thing Grandma said was that we should be patient and what we need and want would come to us, this advice caused us to look at our future financial decisions with much more caution & clarity.
Enrty #71707 |
| Once a job has once begun, do not leave it till it's
done, and be the labor great or small, do it well or not at all.
Entry #71901
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| My Grandmother died this past December. She raised me
off and on when my father couldn't (in between his sour marriages and jobs). Her advice never came in preaching words, it was in her actions of life. From her I learned to look out for the elderly, pick them up, take them shopping and to church for I would someday be old myself. I learned the value of a good meal, a hard days work and that I was only to speak about other people
if I had something good to say about them. Her example of living a morally clean life, giving to those less fortunate and gardening have allowed me to follow in her footsteps with pride. I've never had to be embarrassed of what I did or said......and as long as I continue to live like her, I imagine I won't have anything to
worry about. Modeling my life after her footsteps was the only advice I could have ever needed to know.
Entry #72501
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| When I left home to marry, my very wise Grandmother took
my hand, looked deep into my heart with her kind blue eyes and said," Never let the first tear fall." Hard to live by, but I never forgot it.
Entry #72502 |
| The only girl in a family of three brothers, I was seven
and showing off my newly aquired spitting skills while walking with my Great Grandfather in our dusty farmyard. The product of my spitting landed on his black shiny patented leather shoes. As the dustballs rolled around on that shiny black surface, he never
missed a step, but calmy said,"Ladies don't spit." Advice I took.
Entry #72601 |
| Long before my grandmother died. (she died June 8th of
this year) She'd sit me down and make sure that I knew that i could do anything and everything that i put my mind to. And that she'd be my lucky charm if I ever needed one. And 2 days after she passed on, I took my nurse aide exam. I felt that i could do anything cause my grandmother said i could. And i felt her guiding
my hand to the correct answers.
Entry #72701 |
| Do not worry abaout having boyfriends or anything and get an education first. Don't worry what people think of you, just try your est and finish school. Then, find the person who is right for you.
Entry #80101 |
| When my 16 yr. old was a toddler,we were shopping at the
grocery store. He spied the candy at the check-out line and was crying and causing a scene because he wanted some candy. My Grandmother said to me, "You know Dear, if he wins today, you lose tomorrow". I can still
hear her voice to this day and I have raised my son to her advice. He is and unspoiled child to this day. Thank you Grandma.
Entry #80102
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| My mom told me if I ever needed her to call,even at 2:00 in the morning.And I did,she even came over to help me.MY mom is the best Grammi in the world.She is the only one my child will ever know.
Entry #80201 |
| My grandmother has always been my best friend and offered her kind, inspirational advice as I've grown up. Now that I'm an adult, I can still hear her reminding me "to be true to myself and to God" and I can never go wrong. There is no better advice than to be true to one's self and to the Maker. As I'm approaching marriage, (my fiancee's deployed in Iraq) I also
hear her advice on marriage echo in my ear.
"Marry your best friend because you two will have many years to find something to talk about."
Entry #80601
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| TO MY GRANDCHILDREN: "LIFE IS NOT ALWAY FAIR. ANYONE CAN BE A GOOD WINNER, BUT IT TAKES A SPECIAL KIND OF QUALITY IN A PERSON TO BE A GOOD LOSER."
Enrty #080701 |
| My grandparents have always been #1 in my life. My dear
grandfather passed away recently and during all the hurt and grief it brought it also made me sit down and realize how much he has been there for me and what all I have learned from him. My grandparents raised me
since I was 6wks. old. My grandfather was so wonderful. The #1 thing I remember him teaching me was not to be sellfish and to always share and help others. To this day I would give the shirt off my back if I saw
someone needed it.. Along w/the many other things he taught like; staying off dope, loving one another,giving hugs & kisses everyday,working hard, even catching sales, and boy did he teach me how to eat. I remember
when I was 5 he took me to Disney World and he asked me "What do you want to eat?" I told him I wanted a hamburger and a hotdog. He had told me that I couldn't eat both. When I said that I could he just sweetly
went ahead and bought me both. Suprisingly I did finish them both which amazed him. Later he reminded me of that story and told me " I really didn't think you would finish both of them I planned on eating your'
left overs, I couldn't believe my lil' Poopsie finished a Hamburger and a hotdog." I guess he really did teach me how to eat. Poopsie was what he called me since I was a baby. I miss hearing that. Even though
everyone knows who poopsie was, he was really the only one who ever said it. I can still hear the way he would say it. If I could hear it today it would be music to my ears. I LOVE THAT MAN sooo much. Thank you
for letting me tell the world what a wonderful person he was. It feels good to let his memory live.
Entry #80702 |
| My grandfather, Harold Dean, taught me much about adversity and how you respond to it. He would always extend his index finger to me and say "Just make the best of it". I learned how to accept consequences of my actions, as well as some of the actions of those I didn't even know. I never heard a bad word come out of his mouth, because I know he "always made the best of it". To this day I teach in my classes
that "There is a good side to everything".
Peggy Gerber
Entry #81301 |
| This isn't really advice but it has taught me to do the same one day if i ever have children. my grandmother is always there for me,no matter what.im sure there are alot that do the same but this is what i appriciate the most. in a way it is advice because i can use it on
others,like a lesson.i don't really care if i win or not,i just want everyone to know what a wonderful grandmother i have.
Entry #81302
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| The best advice I rec'd was inner beauty outshines makeup.
Entry #81201 |
| Both my grandparents (which we affectionately called "Ma" and "Pop")were always telling us grandkids stories. Stories about what they had seen and heard growing up, and experiences they had lived through. And of course, there was advice as well. Of everything they told me, the one piece of advice that "took" was
"The most important thing is the person you are. And, how you treat others..." I have tried to be the kind of person that my grandparents would be proud of. And to treat others with respect and consideration. All because
of my wonderful and loving grandparents advice.
Entry #80901 |
| "A dog who brings a bone, will carry one back".
I am submitting this on behalf of my mother, Sally Batey who is a grandmother of 7. She constantly made the above statement when I was growing up. She continues today. It means a person who comes and tell you
something mean about someone else, will also go back and tell that some person whom they were talking about your comments. My mother was warning us not to comment badly when someone says means things about other people.
Thank-you, Mrs. Diane Brundidge
Entry #80801
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| I found this stands up over time, the advice was
to "guard your integrity" and mother constantly reminded us to "remember mercy." I slipped in a lot of "Grandma" therapy during my 30 year practice as a therapist.
Entry #81801 |
| My great-grandma is almost 90 years old.She has been through a lot in her life. She has lost two husbands and herself sufferd a stroke. She is a cancer survivor and has lost most of her vision. The doctor said she couldn't live alone, so she moved in with us. She knows alot like how to make apple pie which she always puts a slice of cheese on her piece. She is very fashinable. She enjoys looking nice and shopping for clothing. She is worldly. She has traveled to many places.She helps me
with History class and Geography. But with all her knowledge, what I most learned from her is not so much from her words,but how she acts. My Great Grandma is very giving she always wants to help. She gets up
early even though she dosen't have to, to make sure my brother and I get on the school bus in time.There are days when my great grandma is very weak and tired and suffering from back and hip pain. On these days she
should be resting but instead she insists on helping around the house in any way she can.I have learned from my Great Grandma to be more helpful around the house and asist family members when ever I can.
From Haley Andresen, age 10
Entry #82001 |
| "The most important thing, is the person you
are. And, how you treat others." This seemingly simple advice, from both of my grandparents, certainly influenced the person I did become. And I would like to believe that it has had a positive effect on shaping my
character etc as an individual.
Entry #81701
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| My grandmother told me that everyone is REALLY good at at least one thing, never give up because you never know what those things will be.
Entry #81802
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| My grandparents told me that if a thing looks too good to be true it probably is. Noone gives you anything for nothing and cheap is "dear" in the end.#08220301
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| Give of yourself and give from the heart. The best gift you can give to others is quality time.Entry#08230301
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| The best advice was given by my grandfather, an electrical engineer who pioneered developments the world uses today. He said, "If it can happen, it will." In other words, take care of loose ends and they won't come back to haunt you!Entry#08230302
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| My grandmother told me to PROTECT YOUR REPUTATION, IT'S THE MOST IMPORTANT THING YOU CAN HAVE THROUGH YOUR LIFE.
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| In the 1950's my maternal grandfather lived with us. It was a time when parents didn't heap upon their children unearned praise. He was an Italian immigrant and spoke very little English, so he wasn't handing out advice. But he loved us kids a lot. Whenever he needed something or one of the other kids couldn't do something, his response was "Let Carrie do." He said it often and he said in such a way that made me believe that I could DO ANYTHING. With 3 little words, this dear man inspired me with the sense of INDEPENDENCE and CAN DO that has marked my entire life.Entry#08230304
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| The best advice i ever got was to be yourself and no one else- don't try to be others- God created you the way you are,not to be a twin, and with that I was told to always think with my heart first- money doesn't last- love and relationships do.Entry#08230305
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| Being raised by my Grandmother, I was fortunate to receive a lot of advice - the one piece of advice that has always remained with me regarding simple courtesies is: "You can attract more bees with honey than vinegar" I have regrets when I don't put into practice Grandma's saying.Entry#08230306
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| ok, may sound silly but enjoy life- breathe- enjoy the air and enjoy who is around you.Entry#08230307
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| The best advice my grandmother gave me was a little unconventional. She always said "Be better than them honey". When someone acts tacky, smile and turn away. When someone is rude, act like you didn't hear them. If someone weaker is getting hurt, stand up for them. It's all about personal integrity.Entry#08230308
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| The best piece of advice I ever received from my grandfather was to never, ever hate someone. He told me that you can always find one good trait about everyone you meet.Entry#08230309
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| My grandmother would wink and say: "Be good, but if you can't be good, be careful." At first, you might think that she was saying that if you were careful, it was okay to be bad. But, Grandma knew that for a child, it is easier to be good than careful. She also knew that good behavior in a child sets a pattern that carries through to adulthood. Now, I'm as old as Grandma when she gave that advice. It worked for me and my family through the years and I gladly pass it on to you.Entry#08230310
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| Best advice my Grandparent's gave me was to never give up. Keep on trying.Entry#08230311
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| The best advice my Grandpa ever gave me was: Every time you get paid put 10% in savings. He followed this principle all his life and he is now retired a wealthy man.Entry#08230312
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| My grandmother told me to smile. It's such a simple thing, but it makes such a big difference. When I walk into a room with a smile, I get smiles in return. When I ask for help with a smile, the answer is usually yes.Entry# 08230313
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| My grandmother, who always signs cards to me with "Your biggest fan" has always said to me "There is only one credo you need to remember in life : live your life as you see fit because you are the only one livng it but for guidance- listen to your brain but judge and determine from your heart"Entry#08230314
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| One of my grandfather's "gems of wisdom" was,"never mind what the other fella's up to, keep your eyes on your own back yard!"Entry#08230315
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| Always tell the truth because you never have to remember what you said.Entry#08230316
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| The best advice from a grandparent is the things I learned from them... Don't waste all your time looking for what you don't have, but to look at what's there..Your family,friends..your life......Entry#08230317
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| It's better to give than to receive!!!Entry#08230318
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| The best wisdom for relationships, whether they be work or personal, "Once words leave your mouth they can NEVER be taken back."Entry#08240301
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| My grandmother always told me to be my own sweet self always.Entry#08240302
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| The best advice my grandmother ever gave me is "rely on yourself because you can always count on yourself to make the wisest decisions for you".Entry#08240303
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| My grandmother often told me to be flexible in my thinking and in my actions. Because of her advice I have been able to sustain myself throughout my life by finding positive alternatives to negative situations.
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| My grandma taught me to always treat others as I would like them to treat me. Very simple but sometimes hard to fulfill. Occasionally when I feel slighted or angry at someone I sit and remind myself of these simple words and afterwards I am so thankful.Entry#08240305
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| My Grandfather always told me: "To be early is to be on time. To be on time is to be late. To be late is unforgiveable!"Entry#08240306
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| I would have to say that the best advice my Grandma ever gave me is "good things come in small packages" when I worry about being short.Entry#08250301
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| Don't listen to boys, they lie to get down your pants. (This was from my awesome grandpa and he is totally right).Entry#08250302
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| Advice on making bad choices and decisions: You did what you did because you knew what you knew at the time.Entry#
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| The best advice my grandparents ever gave me was to go into the world with a smile on your face because more people will notice you and you'll be happier.Entry#08260302
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| My grandmother, who is going to be 94 this year, has always told me that "Following your heart, and loving your family, will never steer you wrong. You may make a few mistakes along the way, but that only makes us stronger and better able to deal with what life sends us. Take big bites out of life, you never know when life will through you a curve".Entry#08260303
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| The best advice my grandfather ever gave me was when he said
"Five Minutes can mess up your whole life." He was talking about being smart about behavior. Growing up, whenever I was tempted with something I probably should not do - I would think about what my grandfather said to me. I would think about the consequences of what I was about to do and usually choose not to do it.
This helped me not to get into drugs,
not to participate in some of the bad things my friends were doing, and to make a lot of smart decisions in my life. Thanks Pop Pop, it worked. Entry#08270301 |
| Don't sweat the small stuff! The spilled milk on the newly cleaned kitchen floor or the muddy footprints on the carpet are things that you will miss when your children are grown and gone. Enjoy them while they are still around and are not busy with their own grownup lives or families.Entry#08270302
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| Life is too short to waste time worrying about money all the time. Enjoy your family to the fullest and grandparents will help you cope.Entry#08270303
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| My grandfather always said to stay active and always be reading a book.Entry#08270304
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| My great grandmother had a saying that I have found myself reflecting on may times throughout my life. "There's always a little good in everything". I find when situations come up large or small, we can always find a 'good' to get us through. Entry #08270305
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| When I was about 20, my family went out to dinner at a nice restaurant. I was sitting next to my grandfather. He ordered me a drink!!! When the drink was served, my grandfather pushed it my way and told me to drink up. I was thrilled! This meant that my family was finally acknowledging that I was an adult.
I picked up my drink, sat back in what I assumed to be a casual but sophisticated pose and took a sip.
Although I would NOT admit it, the drink tasted like acid to me. Of course, I told no one at the table. When asked, I assured family members that the drink was wonderful and Grandpa was a saint.
I managed to choke down most of the drink. My grandfather then asked me how I liked it. Naturally, I said it was fine. My grandfather started to laugh and told me the drink was bourbon. My father laughed, my mother laughed, my grandmother was wiping tears from her eyes.
Grandpa then leaned back and said....always order bourbon, that way you will never have more than one drink!!!
With apologies to all bourbon drinkers and dedicated to my wise grandfather, now in heaven. Entry #08280301
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| All you need is love! Entry #08280302
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| I was taught that family time is important whether it is a meal, picnic, bike ride, game or reading a book. I learned to always say I love you and hug before you leave. As an adult, this was invaluable. As my rookie cop husband was killed on the job one night, my parents and I felt comfort that we always hugged him and told him we loved him every time we saw him. They taught me to put God first and honor Him in your occupation. Most of our family became teachers as a result. We learned to always laugh at ourselves and have fun together because life is short.This was also valuable in the loss of my husband at age 26 because I had no regrets in our times together. All the grandkids felt like we were number one. They were no favorites. We all felt like we were the best which gave us self-confidence to pursue our dreams. Entry #08280303
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| You have to "Yearn to Learn to Earn" (Translation: You must be eager to get the best education possible to secure the highest quality job). Entry #08280305 |
| My grandmother always told me what goes around comes around. In other words if you do wrong to someone, someone else will do wrong to you and if you are kind and giving to someone, someone else will be kind and giving to you. She was so right. Entry#08290301
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| The best thing my Grammy ever told me is :
Always use my head and, don't try to be anyone I'm not ,
to always be my self.
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| "Is always try my best, and it would always be good enough." Entry #08290303
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| The best advice my grandmother ever gave me was the serect to true joy. She said always put Jesus first, Yourself last and Others in between. Now thats real JOY.
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| That my manners and behavior would take me a long ways.
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| My grandmother, who passed away in 1996, always told me to stand up for what I believe in. I think of her when a situation presents itself to me and I need to decide if I just sit back and watch something take place or if I am going to step up and help someone out. Entry #08300302
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| My grandfather advised me to invest 15% of what I earned into some form of savings and investments for the future. He was able to provide a nice nest egg for retirement. I hope to do the same. Entry #08300303
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| My husband and I are in our early stages of retirement, and cannot really stay home. I am 62 and my husband is 65, but we never stop and sit. Best adivce I can give is to listen when your parents talk, stay with religion, honor your parents and respect your fellow men. This world today LACKS all of the above. There has to be a turn around soon, to the material world that we have created. Entry #08300304
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| My grandma always taught me to be self reliant. She taught me to take the initiative and learn on my own. She just passed away a little over a month now. I will treasure her memory forever. Entry #08310301
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| I was blessed to grow up in a home with both parents and my seven siblings. We knew our grandparents and two of our great-grandparents personally. They all taught us to live be the "Golden Rule". "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you." Entry #08310302
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| One girl is a whole girl, two girls is half a girl, and three girls is no girl at all. Entry #08310303
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| You bark with the dogs you run with. Entry #09010301
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| My grandmother taught me to laugh at myself and never sweat the small stuff. She is the person who taught me that you are still a good person and can enjoy life a little more if you don't take everything too seriously and enjoy yourself. Entry #09020301
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| The best advice my grandmother gave me was to marry a man who made me laugh. I did marry a man that made me laugh 25 years ago and we are still happy and laughing just like granny and my grandfather did. Entry #0920302
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| I was blessed to grow up in a home with both parents and my seven siblings. W e knew our grandparents and two of our great-grandparents personally. They all taught us to live by the “Golden Rule”…”Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.” Entry #09030301
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| My grandfather's best advice was to always keep learning. Once you stop learning, you might as well be dead. Entry #09030302
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| the advice my grandfather gave me was to do the right thing...no matter how hard.... so you can live your life with no regrets Entry #09030303
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| My Grandmother gave me this wonderful advice: "If trouble seems like it is a mountain today, hold on until tomorrow. Time makes that mountain into nothing more than an ant hill." Entry #09030304
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| My grandparents taught me the value of unconditional love. Don't let a day go by without telling those in your life how much you appreciate and love them! My "Nana" and "Pop" would always leave little notes or presents around the home for each other. It always amazed me how much they loved each other and not a day went by that you could not "feel" their closeness. Through their actions and words they taught me that relationships are never to be taken for granted and you must work together to keep "the sparks alive". Their acts of kindness, understanding,compassion and love for each other and all those around them, have remained in my heart and life to this day! Happy Grandparent's Day Nana & Pop! I miss you both but I know both of you are still running around heaven leaving little note/presents. Entry #09030305 |
| One day I went to pick my daughter up at my grandparents and when I got there Grandma had let her play in flour with cookie cutters at the table. There was flour everywhere. Grandma was just smiling and said "that's ok, it'll clean up". Now when my kids make a mess thats my motto and I remember Grandma. Entry #09030306
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| It's not about having what you want, it's wanting what you have. Entry #09030307
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| My grandfather always said to save some of your money so you will have it when you get old and to spend some of your money today in case you die before you get old.
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| My Grandpa told me to learn all you can and to marry the one you love. Entry #09030309
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| Whenever I said I was "bored" to my Grandma Clella, she always said, "Bored people are boring." And to this day when I think I am bored I always get busy and find something to entertain myself because I refuse to be boring! Entry #09030310
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| My Grandma advice to me was that she would always be there for me. I've needed her on more than one occasion due to my I didn't get along with my parents real well. She's never not been there for me and I've never not been there for her. Entry #09030311
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| Always treat others just the way you want to be treated was the best advice I ever got. If we all could remember that one, people would get along so much better.
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| If you give something freely from your heart without expecting anything in return, you will be rewarded for that kindness in another way. Nothing could be more true. Entry #09030313
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| What is the best advice a grandparent ever gave you?
Don't be too trusting. Entry #09040301
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| Once you've said it, you can't ever take it back.
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| I am planning a wedding for June. After my mom, sister and grandmother and I were finished ordering my dress and choosing the bridesmaids dresses we went out to dinner. I was complaining about what seems to me to be a never ending spell of constant bad luck for my fiance and me. My grandma looked at me and said that I will not have bad luck. She said that we were together, and there will always be bad things that happen, but because we are together, we will not have "bad luck." I realized later that week, that she is so right, and that is the best advice I could have heard! We have been through a lot, but at the end of the day we come home to each other, which is what really matters most.Entry #09040303
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| You couldn't "eat off her floor" or give her house the "white-glove" treatment, but her home was like a soft, comfy lap, always ready for a grandchild to climb in. She painted, sewed, baked orange cupcakes, played the organ. She said to concentrate on only the important things, the things that make you happy. The dirt & dust will always be there, but time is precious and happiness is a gift. Entry #09040304
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| MY GRANDMOTHER ALWAYS SAID:YOU CAN DO ANYTHING..JUST SET A GOAL AND STICK TO IT..Entry #09040305
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| My grandmother encouraged me to work hard and be nice to people. Entry #09040306
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| My grandmother told me its important to think for myself and make my own dicisions. She said my mom and dad did a good job with me. I shouldnt always listen to my friends. Entry #09040307
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| To never forget where you came from no matter where you go....your beginnings are very important as to who you are.Entry #09040308
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| NEVER TAKE ANY WOODEN NICKELS!Entry #09040309
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| my granma always told me that when looking for a husband to see how your prospect treats his mother. How a man treats his mother is a good indication of how he will treat his wife. Entry #09040310
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| My grandfather was a full-blooded Englishman. He came off as very tough but was gentle as a lamb. He became an alcoholic and had a real struggle over-coming this problem. I still remember as a teen-age girl, hearing him say, "child, if you forget everything I ever tell you, PLEASE do not ever forget these words of advice. If you are smart enough to refuse to take a social drink, you will NEVER have to worry about becoming an alcoholic." I did remember. Entry #09040311
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| The best advice I remember grandma telling me was this:
"If you have trouble deciding whether to say something or not, remember these three words:
Is it KIND?
Is it TRUE?
Is it NECESSARY?
It's ideal when what you have to say has all three--
Kind, True, & Necessary.
What you say may have only two of the 3 parts--
Kind & true, but not necessary;
Kind & necessary, but not true;
True & necessary, but not kind!
Sometimes what you say will have only one part. In this situation, there may not be a good reason to say it--
Kind, but not true or necessary;
True, but not kind or necessary;
Necessary, but not kind or true.
I've always found grandma's advice useful, especially when the temptation's there to "speak first, ask questions later" (saves you from putting your foot in your mouth!).Entry #09040312 |
| My Grandmother was a Mother to me more than a Grandparent. The best advice she ever gave me was to marry Larry my husband. Out of all the guys I dated, He was her favorite. Her last "outing" was to our wedding. She passed away a month after our first daughter was born. 12 years later and we're still happily married. Grandma, you sure know how to pick them :)Entry #09050301
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| My grandparents have been gone now for almost 30 years; yet they remain the most important part of my heart.
They never had much, but always seemed to have time to spend with us kids. Our times together remain my favorite memories.
Now that I am a grandparent, I try to instill this in my grandchildren - which goes back to the basics of life. It does not have to cost much (if anything) to show your grandchildren how much they are loved - your time, patience and attention mean more than any amount of money can buy!!! Entry #09050302
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| Gran and Poppy gave me tons of advice...They were so wise and I was fortunate to have had them in my life for as long as I did...Gran always said, "It doesn't take a lot of money to be neat and clean. A bar of soap doesn't cost much."...Poppy felt that "it's better to buy one nice thing, than to spend your money on ten pieces of junk"...And last but not least, they both would say "Some people like Pepsi...some like Coca-Cola...that's what makes the world go round...we all have different likes and dislikes...and you must appreciate people's differences as well as their similiarities!"...Entry #09050303
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| Save your money. Entry #09050304
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| The best advise my grandfather once gave me was to practice what I preached to my children. He said "If you don't want your children to smoke , then don't smoke yourself, not smoking will make a bigger impact on your children than anything you can say to them." I have always followed that advice and I plan to pass it on to my children some day. Thank you. Entry #09050305
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| When I became the mother of identical triplet daughters my grandmother replied "God never gives you more than you can handle, you have been tripley blessed.." It is 17 years later, and with three teenage girls in the house, it is my grandmothers words that run thru my head daily as i hear...."she's got my shirt, i need the bathroom, its my turn to drive, but i saw him first, its not fair...." With those inspiring words i face each day with a smile.Entry #09050306
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| The Best Advice my grandparents gave me was to
Never" LET ANYONE ABUSE YOU!
WHETHER IT BE A BOYFRIEND,MY HUSBAND
A JOB,FRIENDS,FAMILY ECT..
IT MIGHT HURT TO WALK AWAY ,BUT IT WILL HURT LONGER TO STAY! Entry #09050307
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| The best advice Grandpa ever gave me was this: "When you speak, your voice should ring like a bell!" (He meant that one should always tell the truth, for the truth is clear, unmistakeable, undeniable, good).Entry #09050308
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| The best advice my beloved grandmother ever gave me was not verbal, but I learned it by watching how that wonderful woman lived. It was to care deeply about people and to accept them where they are--not to be judgemental. It was not to care about material things or possessions--those are fleeting.Entry #09050309
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| When I started working my grandmother told me to save my money and always have a seperate savings account when I get married. She also told me when I go out on a date always drive my own car and have my own money in my wallet. I always remembered what she told me and it has come in handy in my life of 40yrs. Entry #09050310
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| A wise grandparent once told me, "Pray like everything depends on the Lord, and work like everything depends on you." It's been great advice. Entry #9050311
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| By all means - TRAVEL! Entry #09050312
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| Wipe your knife clean!!! Entry #09050313
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| My grandmother always told me you need to get a college education that is something no one can take from you. Bless her heart. Entry #09050314
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| Love like you've never been hurt before. Entry #09050315
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| their love. Entry #09050316
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| My Grandmother taught me to listen. I would come in late at night and we would sit up for hours and she taught me the importance of listening, the importance of learning about days gone by that I could never have read in a book. She would talk for hours and keep me on the edge of my seat with stories about my dad when he was young, my aunts and uncles as children, and the earlier years in her marriage. She kept me glued to my seat hanging on every word. I could never thank her for teaching me the importance of listening. Imagine what I would have missed if I had not listened. Entry #09050317
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| I was always told "A hard days work never killed anyone. An honest days work for an honest days pay."
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| My grandpa told me when I was little and people were making fun of me, to just be myself and smile, and they would ignore me. I have used this advice all my life and have passed it on to my kids. It worked. Entry #09050319
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| When I was nineteen I had my daughter. I wasn't married to her father and he wasn't interested in helping. My mother was divorced and having a hard time but did all she could so I could continue with college while I worked part-time to help ends meet. We were both really down when we had visit from my great grandmother which we only saw about twice a year. After Grandma returned home she sent a letter telling us how much she enjoyed her visit. At the end of the letter she said, "I am glad you decided to keep (your baby.) I know you and (your mother) will be much happier. No doubt but there will be times when it won't be easy. Just keep your chin up and remember you always have a friend in Jesus. Pray for guidance. He hears and answers your prayers." My grandmother passed away about 20 years ago but when times aren't easy I take out that precious letter and read it over and over. Then I close my eyes and think of my great grandmother and her smiling face when she first held my child. I think God worked through Grandma and told her what to write and those words give me the faith and and strength to carry on. Entry #09050320
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| Mother always said to protect our good credit standing for it can help you get to where you want to go.
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| My grandmother told me not to judge anyone until I walked in their shoes at least a mile. Harsh judgement prevents you from possibly making a friend and it certainly makes life umpleasant to have a bad attitude toward another human being. Entry #08230319
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| When I was a youngster, I got very upset when I made a mistake. My grandmother said: "Everybody makes mistakes at one time or another. It is okay to make a mistake just as long as you learn from it. Don't make the same mistake twice. Life is an education." Entry 08230320
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| Unfortunately I never knew my grandparents, on either side of my family. They died in Russia and Estonia long before I was born. But my first husband's grandmother was a grandma to me. She told me always to follow my heart, and if I wasn't sure where my heart was truly leading me, to stand outside under a full moon and ask Her what my heart's desire was. I did it then and I continue the practice now.Beneath the moon's glow, I discover the truth! Entry #08230321
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| you will work for a long time, find what you like to do and you will live a happier life. Entry #08230322
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| remember my grandmother always saying "Each to their own, the old lady said as she kissed the cow." Tolerence of others and their views, likes and opinions was an important lesson that she taught me. Difference is what makes us great and tolerence is the key to keeping is great. Entry #08230323
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| don't fix what isn't broken. Entry #08230324
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| Don't worry what everyone else thinks. Worry about what YOU think. Entry #08230325
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| My grandfather taught me that praying was for counting your blessings, wishing was for knowing your dreams, but that working was what made things happen. Entry #08230326
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| My Grandmother told me "Marry in haste and repent at leisure." and she was right as usual! Entry #8250303
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| My grandmother told me not to worry so much about things as life changes with every breath you take.
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| The best advice my Grandmother gave me was at her 60th Wedding Anniversary Party. She said she should have lived with my Grandfather before she ever married him!!!
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| The best advice a grandparent ever gave me was from my grandfather. He said that the 3 things he worried about most when he was a young man never happened, so not to waste time worrying. Entry #8300305
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| My grand mother was a kind and generous person. She always said to give generously to others. It will make you feel good and you will get many blessings for your generousity. Entry #8300306
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| Best advice shared with me from my Grandparents, was to follow my inner spirit in this outside world. Entry #8310304
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