Visit.
When her grandson walked into the room
She said, "You're getting fat."
Her other comments were negative as well,
So much so, that her grand kids didn't
Want to be around her.
I tucked that bit of information into my brain.
Recently, my out of town daughter and her
Family stopped by on short notice.
When they walked in the door I gave
Them big hugs.
"You're getting so tall," I told Jesi, "Almost
As tall as Micah."
As they sprawled out on my couches I
Asked about their recent week long
Camp at a college campus.
I told them how proud I was of their
Achievements.
I pointed out Jesi's sketch of a bird that
Decorated my refrigerator.
Everyone compliments me on your
Artistic skill," I told him.
I asked Micah, "Do you have any new
Information to give me?"
I love to discuss science with him.
"Well, I learned that carrots have more
Potassium than bananas," he said.
I noticed they weren't holding screens in
Their hands.
Actually, they had left their devices in the car, on
Their own initiative, not their parents.
"You boys have given this grandma the best
Gift you could give me. You are looking at
Me and not your phones."
They grinned.
As they left I gave their dad another hug and
Said, "Thank you for surprising me with a
Visit from my dear family."
I ignored any shortcomings that day and
Simply searched for qualities to praise.
There were bunches of them.