Narrative Essay About Grandmas

T Holidays were a time when family and close friends surrounded us. Two things really stand out in my memories of holidays. One is that all of our family was always together on the actual holiday, and the other is the sounds and smells that filled the house. I can remember waking up to the smells of food cooking, hearing the laughter of my siblings and cousins echo through the house, and in the background some form of sporting event on the TV. Holidays were always eagerly anticipated as it was one of the few times throughout the year my entire extended family was together. It was also an opportunity for my grandparents to spoil us even more than usual
My grandparents took turns watching us every week so that my parents could regain their sanity …show more content…
My parents came home from the hospital one evening and I could tell by the look on their faces that something was wrong. They sat my brother and me down on the couch and told us that my grandma had gone to heaven where she would not be in pain anymore. Although, I was only three at the time, I had some understanding of what was taking place and I cried until there were no tears left in me. My grandmother 's passing left a huge hole in my heart. Not a day goes by that I do not think of her. My grandma greatly influenced my life in the short time we spent together on this earth, and her influence will carry on in me for many years to come. . My grandmother is one of several individuals who have been instrumental in shaping the person I am today. I would like to take the time to briefly describe the impact that several other important individuals have had and continue to have on my life. These individuals include my parents, grandfather, siblings, and two very special doctors. I will begin be discussing the impact my grandfather has had on …show more content…
Perhaps, the greatest influence my parents have had on me thus far is in shaping the education and morals I have developed. My parents ,like my grandfather placed great value on the importance of education in the lives of my siblings and me. As parents they made sacrifices to ensure that we had a quality education, which for us meant attending private school. Through attending a private school our education was enhanced with rich values and beliefs based on our Catholic faith. In school we learned the core subjects, but more importantly we learned right and wrong, the definition of faith, and also the meaning of being a Christian in today’s world. At home, our parents made prayer before meals and bedtime a priority, attendance at church every Sunday was mandatory, and demonstrating the values and beliefs we were taught was encouraged daily. The influence of my parents stretches far beyond their words to their example through their actions. My parents not only taught us values such as treat others the way you want to be treated, but also lived out that message through their actions. My parents regularly, offered a helping hand whether it was caring for additional children to help out friends or providing a home cooked meal to family after the birth of a new baby, illness, or other difficult circumstances. Without a doubt my parents have greatly influenced both me and my siblings through their