Grandson Quotes

“Something about it could say something about himself. Where did that burning flame inside of him come from? His continuous grudge and his eagerness to feel resentment, how easy it was for him not only to like something, but love it as if his life depended on it? He needed to know the History. He needed certainties about questions he had about himself—whatever certainty it was. Maybe understanding where all of that came from would make it hurt less. He needed to know his truth.”
― Bernardo E. Lopes, Dona

“She said... welcome to the world little one. The world can now be a better place with your guidance, love and grace. Your life will be packed full with travel, school and yes of course so many rules. Remember to keep God first, be kind and always be fair. I love you more than words can say and for you I will always pray!”
― Positively Sherry

“We arrived, and my aunt took me aside and asked, "Can you do this?" My grandfather Brown was a little heavy and I thought she was asking if I was physically strong enough to lift him.
"Oh, sure. I can lift him, no problem."
"No, I know you can lift him, but can you do this?"
She wasn't talking to Caleb Wilde, the funeral director. She was talking to Caleb Wilde, the grandson. It took me a minute to switch from funeral director to grandson, but I gathered myself and said, "Yes." I don't think my answer satisfied her, and I don't think it satisfied me, either.”
― Caleb Wilde, Confessions of a Funeral Director: How the Business of Death Saved My Life

“With my grandmother, there’s always something to slow you down—if isn’t meatloaf, then she’s buttoned her blouse wrong, or she’s wearing slippers instead of shoes, or she’s waiting for Grandpa to come home, even though he died a long time ago.”
― Gordon Korman, The Unteachables