The goodbye happened on a dark and hot night. We heard a soft knock at the door. It was my grandparents. We sat down and they talked. You know Sparky has had some problems and I said yes quietly. Then they said we have to move. I cried a lot and a lot. A few minutes later, after I stopped crying, they gave me a beach bag for when we go on vacation with them, and a toy parrot so I don't forget them, a golf ball, a piece of sea glass. They were all cool. After they gave me the stuff, Gigi whispered "I know this is going to be hard." Then she gave me a big hug. It was very hard. We've got to help them move the stuff in the truck. It was fun. A couple of months later, we came to visit them. I miss my grandparents. They are far away, but they're in my heart.
Oh Brooke, Moving can be really hard, but I am sure you will make wonderful friends and have adventures in your new home. What a great writer you are already! Blessings to you!
ReplyDeleteThis is such a well-written post, Brooke. I especially love the first line, "The goodbye happened on a dark and hot night." That hooked me right away and I couldn't wait to read the rest. Goodbyes are definitely hard, and I thank you so much for sharing your experience.
ReplyDeleteI love that your GiGi gave you some special tokens to remember them by. My grandparents had to move to Florida when I was little and I remember writing letters to them all the time because my gramma missed us to much. It was fun to go visit them though. Thank you for writing this post and sharing your pictures, Brooke! You have a great career ahead of you. Keep on writing!
ReplyDeleteBrooke, what a fabulous post! Thank you for sharing your experience and feelings about your grandparents moving. It's hard to be away from family. My son is moving away to Austin next month. While I am sad to be away from him, I'm excited for all the new experiences he will have. Like it was fun for you to visit your Gigi, I know it will be fun to visit my son! Keep making memories and writing them down. Someday you can put them all in a book! :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet post! Great writing! You are just precious! I know your family is proud of you!
ReplyDeleteBrooke, you have such a great talent for writing and telling stories! My grandparents are very special to me, too, so I can imagine how much you must miss them. I know they love to come visit you every chance they get. Thanks for sharing your story with us!
ReplyDeleteBrooke, your words are so touching! The last sentence is perfect...”They are far away, but they’re in my heart.” Thank you for sharing your story of love and family. Your grandparents are proud of you and will love you forever! Best wishes for all your future writing!
ReplyDeleteAwww!!! This made me cry! No matter how far away your Gigi is, she'll always be in your heart!
ReplyDeleteBrooke, thank you for sharing this post with us. I'm sure you miss your grandparents and they miss you, but the visits will be extra-special now! The gifts they gave you before the move were special. This is a sweet post, and I'm sure you are a sweet girl. Thank you again for sharing your talented writing with us! Sending you a hug from Georgia, Mrs. Patti Jo (CatMom)
ReplyDeleteOh, Brooke - what a sweet story. I know your grandparents miss you as much as you miss them. The fun part of going through all that hard stuff is that now when you visit them, those times are EXTRA-special. And you're absolutely right. When someone is in our heart, they are never far away. Thanks for sharing this with us.
ReplyDeleteBrooke, Grandparents are very special. They are your biggest cheerleaders no matter where they live. Thank you for sharing this and thank you for sharing the list of what your grandparents gave you. It takes a special person to realize the treasure you have in your heart. Don't ever lose that.
ReplyDeleteBrooke, goodbyes are so tough! I know you must miss your grandparents everyday, but it's wonderful they gave you momentos and that you can visit them.
ReplyDeleteYou're a wonderful writer - just like Gigi!
Thank you all for stopping by and encouraging Brooke. You have touched my heart and I'm thankful for all of you!
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