Here he is with the socks.. and he ate the Welsh cakes right away! I guess he liked them!
So lovely to get phone messages like this, if only they really realised what joy it gives us grandmas. I do get phone calls, but I don't think they know how we love to hear how they are.
Sometimes I'm told they haven't done much all week but I've said that to friends, who have ended the call with 'So lovely to hear your voice.' Which makes me realise how much they wanted that call.
Have you ever met someone who you haven't seen for a while, or even someone you don't know, who can't stop talking. How lonely they must have been, so they had to tell you everything there and then. I smiled at a lady in a garden centre once, while we both stood there, admiring the abundance of spring bulbs, that were displayed there and before I knew it she was telling me about a difficult situation she was experiencing. We stood there together while she talked and talked, she was in quite a state, but I left her smiling and I felt good for the chat too..I was glad I was there for her at that time when she needed it.
So don't be afraid to phone someone, you could probably make their day.
Chrisxx
That's so true
ReplyDeleteI don't live anywhere near any of my family, but when I am on the phone with them they are right there with me. I have never quite got my head around the wonder of it, even though I am 60, so have had plenty of practice!
ReplyDeleteYes, now I know older women talk to random strangers, they probably haven't spoken to anyone all day. Being here on my own all week I know that feeling only too well now, most days I don't speak to a soul until hubby phones.
ReplyDeleteWalking the boardwalk, we have come to know numerous regulars who stop to chat. Somedays the conversations are longer than others. It all starts with a smile!
ReplyDeleteLove seeing how happy you made your grandson! Wonderful.
ReplyDeleteAww bless, how lovely of your grandson. I have hearing problems so can't hear too well on phone calls, so we keep in contact with family via WhatsApp and texts.
ReplyDeleteI love that photo!
ReplyDeleteYou are so right, good reminder for me.
How very true that is.
ReplyDeleteThat is a great photograph... I just knew he'd like them :)
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
I like connecting with strangers. Sometimes, it's just a smile and sometimes a little more.
ReplyDeletePhone chats are wonderful.
ReplyDeleteHooks so happy, Chris! The socks are pretty nice too.
ReplyDeleteI agree! I think it is really important to phone people. I do quite often call people for a chat and they always really appreciate it and feel pleased to hear from me (except my Dad who is always in the middle of some sort of job which he has to get done in time and always sounds slightly harassed!).
ReplyDeleteI also like to talking to people!x
That smile on your grand sons face says it all. I knew he would love the socks :-)
ReplyDeleteYou were in the right place at the right time for that lady and I'm sure she felt better for chatting with you.