The impetus for a National Grandparents Day originated with Marian McQuade, a housewife in Fayette County, West Virginia. Her primary motivation was to champion the cause of lonely elderly in nursing homes. She also hoped to persuade grandchildren to tap the wisdom and heritage their grandparents could provide. President Jimmy Carter, in 1978, proclaimed that National Grandparents Day would be celebrated every year on the first Sunday after Labor Day.
Not all of our grandparents are still living, but we take time to remember them today and how special they were in our lives. At our wedding we had a candelabra at the front of the alter that had three lighted candles that represented Doma, Pop, and Grandpa - we love every memory of you!
And although we have lost Papa and MomMom since that time and we don't get to see Grandma Simmons very often, we honor you today and thank you for the example you have given us through the life you lived.
I have lots of special memories of my Grandma and love when I have the opportunity to visit her because she makes every moment we're together feel like I'm her favorite (even though she loves us all the same!!). One of my favorites is the time we went for a spin in her new "mule" as she calls it...she's quite the driver!
This is also one of my favorite pictures...It was taken several years ago...It's four generations and it is such a wonderful reminder of my heritage.
I am so thankful that Atticus has two sets of amazing grandparents that love and treasure him. You have made our journey as new parents a joy. Thank you for your support and encouragement.
POPPA & NANA
GRANDPA & GRANDMA
Happy Grandparents Day...we think you're Grand!!!
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