Grandparents Essay

Yankees and Alex Trebeck like clockwork. There is something special about watching an episode and knowing that my grandparents are also sitting in their living room watching the same program and reacting in similar ways. I often watch with my roommates, and by watch with my roommates I mean compete against them to see who can answer the most questions correctly, just as my grandparents did. I remember when I was younger I would wish that I could get as many questions correct as Nana and Poppy.…

Twenty-two years ago, I was lucky enough to call Pittsboro, North Carolina my home for the first time. Unbeknownst to me, this small rural town would play such an enormous role in who I am today. From a first kiss to pig pickings, Pittsboro was full of life and opportunities. My family, farming, and the culture here consequently affected how I view the world today. Though I may not get to spend as much time in Pittsboro, my roots will always be in this town. Pittsboro, North Carolina was…

My heritage is important to me. Why wouldn't it be important to anyone? Heritage gives ties to the past and it's the path the gave way to who you are and how your family came to be. Heritage also gives ties to the general past, and how life might have been for the specific class. The lowers, the middles, and the uppers - their lives can be shown depending on your family and the notes and mementos left behind by them. That's at least how I feel about heritage in one way. My heritage is kept in…

He was always one of those grandparents who enjoyed listening to stories about what all went down at your games or how you won it. He always would have a huge smile on his face when he would see a picture of me in the local newspaper. As soon as he saw my pictures in the paper he would…

In elementary school we had something called a grandparents tea. All your grandparents got to come on a certain date, and you ate cookies and juice with them as a class. When we found out about this event, my mom called my grandma and said that I had something to ask her. I asked in my little kid voice, “g-ma can you come for my grandparents tea?” She replied with, “I sure can sweetheart. I’ll be there.” This was towards the beginning of my grandma’s…

December 2013 was a memorable time for me. My mother and I went to Manila to visit my grandparents for some family bonding time. We took a bus going there and on the way I saw blue skies and acres of farms throughout the highway. It was a long ride, about six to seven hours. Moreover, the traffic was horrendous when we arrived in Manila. Fortunately, my grandparents fetched us at the bus terminal. We were going to stay at my grandparent’s house and it was already late when we arrived at…

Family or sports-it seems like a simple decision, right? Not for me. My family has been getting together to have Thanksgiving since before I was born. I love seeing my grandparents, hanging out with my cousins, and most of all, the sweet, juicy, tender turkey that my grandmother cooks for us every year. On the other hand, I had set some high goals for me in swimming such as making the state swim meet. Missing even one day of swim practice can have a detrimental effect on you. With that being…

This is a true story about when my family and I moved to Dotson Street. When I was 2 years old we sold our old house and had to live in my great-grandparents house, when my new house was being built. My great grandparents were not there because they had recently moved into an assisted living complex. My great grandparents let, Steve, Susan, Cody, Nolan, my dog Chase, and I stay in their home. Everything seemed normal at first while we were moving in, but as time went on things got strange. The…

Every year on Thanksgiving break I have gone to my grandparents house to stay for the week. For me this is important because my grandparents live a good ways away and I barely get to see them. This became a tradition when I moved away from where they live because that's when our other traditions ended like on wednesdays we used to meet somewhere and eat dinner but we can’t do that any more so we thought that Thanksgiving break is a good time to go see them because we have off school and they can…

Did you know cancer is one of the leading causes of death in the world today? There are many different types of cancers that affect different parts of the body. Although some cancers can be cured as well as some are not. Those who may have had cancer affect their family may take it more seriously. Cancer is the most terrible thing. Three years ago in quiet Hartford, South Dakota sitting inside the warm living room, we got the news. The late afternoon sun may have been great, but the fear and…