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Sweet Grandparents

They ask, "What's the sweetest thing that's happened to you"? I would have to reply, "It started when I was two". That is when I, Mother, sister and brother, went to live with our Grandpa and Grandmother. They both sacrificed, from that day forward, working long, hard hours, always undeterred. To give us a home and happy memories. It couldn't have been better, for Mom and us three. Mom worked evenings at the Sears and RoeBuck store. Grandpa at the publishers, working on the printing floor. Grandma changed jobs to the school cafeterias, so when we were home from school, she could be near us. Grandpa was our dad, in our hearts and minds. Growing up with two Moms was a terrific time. Yes, living with our Grandparents was a special world. I grew up to be a very thankful girl. What's the sweetest thing that has ever happened? It started when I was two, and has never slackened For the contest'Sweetheart" Hosted by Tirzah Conway Placement: 5th place

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Date: 6/28/2010 3:49:00 PM
Congrqts Paula on your winning poem in the Sweetheart contest.. a perfect poem and win.. with luv.. "Sweetheart"
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Date: 6/27/2010 4:53:00 PM
so nice to FEEL the joy! Thank You...Light & Love and congrad's
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Date: 6/27/2010 10:48:00 AM
Congratulations Paula on your win in Tirzah Conway's contest "Sweetheart". Love, Carol
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Date: 6/26/2010 7:45:00 AM
You sure are lucky to have had two moms and your grandpa as your dad, that's very special too! Very nice poem, Paula!! Congrats on your win :) -nikko :)
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Date: 6/25/2010 8:06:00 PM
What a wonderful entry, Paula. Congratulations!!!
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Date: 6/25/2010 7:31:00 PM
What a lovely story. I hope your grandparents are still alive and able to read this sweetest thing ever. Congratulations on your win. Love, Joyce
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Date: 6/25/2010 6:11:00 PM
Wonderful poem! Congradulation's on your 5th place win in my contest!~Tirzah~
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Date: 6/24/2010 2:57:00 PM
There are so many amazing poems written and posted everyday here at PoetrySoup. The poets here grow with each poem they write. It is a pleasure to read them and I am so happy yours is among them today Paula. The best to you on the contest. Love, Carol
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Date: 6/23/2010 11:40:00 PM
Wish all the best in the contest with this wonderful entry
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