March is universally known as the month of women. Behind every woman, there is a mother who provided her with unconditional love and tenderness and empowered her to become the best version of herself. As we celebrate Mother’s Day, we’re honoring the woman who taught our moms the meaning of devotion, sacrifice, and unconditional love; grandma. We all have fond, heartwarming memories of our grandmas; beginning from the quirky Mackintosh tin-box that magically turns into a sewing kit, her unmatched pampering and generosity, all the way to the invigorating smell of her home-cooked meals that taste a lot like love. Here are 7 reasons why grandmas are the world’s best gift.
1. Unmatched pampering
For every unanswered request that our parents rejected, grandma was there to the rescue! Grandmas gave you the toys you’ve always wanted during your childhood, sneaked those extra snacks and goodies your parents forbade you to eat, and filled our piggy banks with lots of money on holidays, birthdays, and special celebrations.
2. She is the best cook
There is nothing quite like a home-cooked meal made with love. It is true that our moms can make our favorite dishes, but grandma’s lunch always had the juiciest chicken, the crispiest fries, and the best chocolate cakes in our birthday buffets.
3. Our secret keeper
Remember the secret crush you had on a classmate back then in high school? Or the party you wanted to attend while staying at grandma’s who got you covered? Grandmas are the best and most loyal secret keepers who always want us to enjoy life and live to the fullest.
4. The wisest advice
Whenever you were confused, needed guidance or advice, grandma was always there to give you sips of wisdom from her cup of life experiences and make you feel better when you have a serious problem on your hands. Her advice never failed!
4. Authentic quality time
The definition of quality time may have changed over time with the predominance of technology and social media, but there was a time when nothing topped our warm sunset balcony talks over mint tea, the bedtime stories, the food preparation gossip in the kitchen, and the time spent on our way together to the grocery shop; talk about the best quality time.
6. Support and understanding
Remember those disagreements or misunderstandings you had with your mom, when you couldn’t figure out a way to make her forgive you? Grandma was the one who helped you understand her kid, patch things up and get things back to normal. You can always rely on your grandma to solve any problem. She always finds a way to help in her own unique way.
7. Unconditional love and care
There is an Arabic saying, ‘The dearest child is the grandchild.’ This saying rings true to how much grandparents love their grandchildren. Grandmas love us unconditionally. Their love is expressed in every single act, from warm hugs, cooking our favorite dishes, to helping us with the problems we couldn’t solve alone. There isn’t anything they wouldn’t do for us.
Whether you call her Teeta, Anna, Mammoush or Setou, grandmothers are gifts from heaven that make life happier and kinder. Present or departed; you’ll always have a special place in our hearts, forever. Happy Mother’s Day!
