Getting to know me personally, you might think I'm 100% Hungarian......
this isn't true
however
when I was growing up, just steps out the backdoor to my Grandparent's home (which happened to be Hungarian) I most certainly felt like I was 100% Hungarian!!
Every opportunity I had growing up, I would take my little red wagon across our neighbor's wooded backyard to help my 'nagypapa' (Hungarian for 'grandfather') pull weeds in the garden,
pick fresh cantaloupe, and be silent....together....working....
he has told me that he used to be praising God when I was there with himlittle did he know that I was thanking God too...for him
he is now 93 years old
and this is his own garden and home
over 30 Hungarian pepper plants alone!!
and he tends them all himself still!at 93!!
and my Grandma, his beloved wife, cooks delicious meals from scratch, at her loving age of 90
I miss them everyday that I can't be with them
if it was up to me, I'd still be taking my little red wagon over to their house every chance I could.......
do you know the reason why he is still as spry and fit?
because he does things for himself
he hasn't lost his independence
Saint Benedict stated "work is prayer"
and the medal I wear around my neck is a Saint Benedict medal, that my dear grandfather gave me when I was young.......and I will always hold true to that belief....
work is prayer
Hope you all had a wonderful weekend........and thank you so much for taking time to read my blog (even though I may ramble at times)
xo+blessings,
Oh Anne Marie- this is a special treat for all of us who get to read it.
ReplyDeleteAside from the treasured memories, I learned a new quiet mantra for tomorrow's work.
Work is prayer.
Thank you,
Laura
White Spray Paint
Lovely post, Anne Marie. Grandpas are special in so many ways...and his words are so true. Work is prayer.
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I am so glad they are well! What a blessing! :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely post Anne Marie! How wonderful that your grandparents are living such a long and healthy life. Your grandpa looks wonderful...I can't believe he is 93!! Good for him and your grandma!!
ReplyDeleteHave a beautiful week!
~ Jo :)
what a blessing to have both grandparents...I love to lose time in a garden...to me its a bit of heaven on earth..
ReplyDeleteWonderful post. How fortunate to still have your loving grandparents! Bless them.
ReplyDeleteYou know, your post reminds me of a phrase that Sister Ann Lee, the Shaker leader, used to say "Put your hands to work, and your heart to God." Every time I get to work in my backyard or garden, or any time I am there just sitting I feel closer to God. Some of my best talks have happened while working the garden. :) As always, a pleasure reading your posts.
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ReplyDeleteLovely sentiments. I am also blessed to still have one of my grandmothers. She will celebrate her 90th birthday in October. She still lives out in the country on 60 acres.
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Lorilee
i love what you have shared here so much. thanking god for each other...that was beautiful. work is prayer...i like that very much.
ReplyDeletexo.
k.
and all gratitude is prayer - how wonderful to still have your grandparents~
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful way to look at work. And what a blessing to still have your grandparents and to be able to learn about your Hungarian heritage from them. My great-grandparents emigrated from Hungary in 1905, but I know very little about their lives.
ReplyDeleteThis is truly beautiful. I lOve your grandparents! I have one grandmother left and she is now 85...she still lives on her own and tends her own veggie gardens(in NE) She is still so healthy and youthful. I miss her. I want to be just like your grandma...still cooking from scratch in my 90's. I also want to be that kind of grandmother to my grandchildren...to teach them in my gardens and kitchen.
ReplyDeleteOhh Anne Marie,truly wonderfull way to look at things. I have always my grandparets with me in my heart and think about them little bit more when I´m working...becouse like you said, work is prayer.
ReplyDeleteLots of love
Magdalena
Loved this post Anne Marie! How lucky to have a grandpa....and one who works! Learn ALL you can from him....he has lots to teach I'm sure...
ReplyDeleteLOVED LOVED THIS POST!
ReplyDeleteMy grandparents are not with me anymore and only God knows how much I miss them!
You have good genes I think!!
Kisses,
Fra
p.s. How is your little puppy? Making mess all around?!!
Having good health into your 90's is a great blessing and gift from God. Your grandparents have a lovely garden!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful garden and handsome smile he has.
ReplyDeleteI'm so blessed to have my memories of working in the garden with my grandfather and great grandmother. I'll have a smile all day, thinking of them. Thank you for that!
Have a wonderful day, Lynea
Oh I sooo love your post today my friend...so inspiring. Thank you so much..I pray I can be making my 93 year old husband dinners when I am 90! What a true blessing! God is good! xoxoxo
ReplyDeleteI love this post!
ReplyDeleteI just lost my 97 year old Nanny last year and she too believed that work is prayer.
She always told me to do all that do for the Lord and give him the glory. She too gardened until she left us.It has been such a difficult time for me in my kitchen garden without her.
What a treat...Thank you so much for sharing!
Have a blessed day
Donna
Beautiful post and tribute to your grandpa + grandma.
ReplyDeleteYour new summery blog header is sweet too.
Happy Summer!
If this is rambling, then ramble on. Sweet, peaceful and filled with grace. A quiet place to visit. That's so you and so NaDa Farm! Love, Penny
ReplyDeletemarie, what an inspirational post!!! bless his heart, he looks wonderful. no way he's 93. his garden would be enviable if it weren't so holy and blessed by God.
ReplyDeleteprayer and praise are two of the best fertilizers for the soul too!
I am so happy that you got to see them!
ReplyDeleteIsn't it funny - work, toiling against the weeds is the curse but how we can becoming so much closer to God, out there, struggling against nature?
The Bible says, "Do everything you do as unto the Lord."
So yes, work is prayer.
I want more photos of this garden and orchard!
What a blessing you have with having a Grandpa. very nice blog...keep rambling! Susan
ReplyDeleteWORK IS PRAYER....i shall remember that as i begrudge my next chore. A beautiful post Anne Marie...also really love the tune that is playing. My new favorite.
ReplyDeleteAnne Marie, this post is gorgeous in word and in picture. Your grandparents house and garden are lovely.
ReplyDeleteI think work is my favorite form of prayer. I always have. When I perform my daily tasks is when I am happiest of all. Thank you for putting it into words for me today...now, I go to pray...
hugs
I've hopped my way here from Koralee's blog (Bluebird Notes) for the first time and so happy to arrive on such a wonderful post! One of my closest friends is 100% Hungarian and I always loved visiting in her home, listening to her family speak their native tongue, and enjoying their open arm welcome. I miss those days....thank you for taking me back to some very delightful memories and for sharing yours! :> Your grandfather's garden is absolutely beautiful! Have a wonderful week!
ReplyDeleteWhat wonderful Granparents you have, you are so very blessed. And what an inspiration to be so active in their 90's wow! I'd like to take a little red wagon over to your grandparents house too ;) All my grandparents passed away when I was little.
ReplyDeleteMany Blessings My Friend!
Molly
such a beautiful post anne marie. thanks for sharing. you are so lucky to still be able to spend time with them. i would give anything to spend time with my grandparents.
ReplyDeleteÓ, ez nagyon szép volt! Voltál Magyarországon? Hol laknak a nagyszüleid? Please, visit my blog, and listen my music from Youtube:)
ReplyDeleteHey Anne-Marie- I have been having some challenges lately and I just wanted to tell you that I love the simple true things you say on your blog. Work is prayer.
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