I was a lucky girl, growing up. With mom and dad splitting up before I was 3 (I know, I know... we're getting to the lucky part), I ended up spending a lot of time with my maternal grandparents. I've written some about it, but this meme just brought it home to me how much time and attention that they gave me.
Grandma taught me a few basics - how to make Parker House rolls, canning, quilting. But she also gave me a good solid basis in working for a living, serving the community, being a solid partner in everything with Grandpa. And Grandpa... he took me with him. Everywhere. We went fishing, we went out getting logs, down to the field to take care of the cows, out boating on the reservoir. He just took me along - no questions, no comment. I knew that I belonged on this earth and that I was loved for who I was, because these two made sure I knew about it - without ever really telling me so. There's a powerful amount of confidence you can get from family that accept you - especially when you don't really feel like you fit in other places. We moved a lot when I was young, but there was always a home to come back to - even if the fit was a bit tight and I knew I'd need to leave again.
So... it's not so much the physical act of snapping green beans we need to get back to. But there is a lot of time and attention spent while snapping... that, I miss like crazy.
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