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Stepping Up
price of love: love stories canada
(Jan.25.11)
[Timing in relationships is everything. This theory was recently reinforced through a story recounted within my stepfamily.]
A few years ago, when my father remarried, I gained a stepfamily. It came complete with a stepmom, two (very sweet) stepsisters, two stepbrothers, two dogs and two cats.The integration has been more enjoyable than I thought it would be. (I’m sure it helped that I was well into my career and fiercely independent at the time.)
When I finally started going to family gatherings hosted by my stepmom’s family, I realized that I now also have stepgrandparents. I was very close with my own grandparents growing up and I miss a lot about them now that they’ve passed, especially their stories.
I spent a week in Florida with my dad and stepmom, and her parents joined us for a couple of days. I had a great time listening to their words of wisdom and perspective on the present, from dating and chivalry, to politics, sports and travel. I took the opportunity to delve into love and relationships back in their day.
When I asked them how they came to be married, they recounted the process (from both sides) and we all had some good laughs throughout the story. (I could see that they enjoyed being asked the question as much as I enjoyed hearing the answer.)
As it were, the moment that sealed the deal for them after a three-year, on-again, off-again courtship, was when my stepgrandpa and my stepgrandma (who was on a date with another guy who happened to be taller and broader in the shoulders), ended up sitting at the same table at a party. My stepgrandpa said he felt something he’d never felt before: jealousy. So, after years of playing coy, he stepped it up (after he confirmed that she wasn’t serious about this brawny sailor fellow, of course) and 53 years and five children later, they remain two peas in a pod. When the time was right, they both realized they were right for each other.
I’m blessed to have a surprise addition to my family and hopefully my future kids will have the benefit of having great grandparents. The wisdom and entertainment older generations have to share is priceless.
Please share some love stories of your elder relatives that have resonated with you!