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  A grandmother may be an elderly wearing a housecoat with an apron, or she may be a vibrant, yoga-loving, skinny jean wearing young woman. However she may look, every grandmother is full of valuable wisdom. She can tell you the secrets of nourishing your soul, falling in and out of love, living with dignity and grace, and most importantly – enjoying the journey. Listen closely to your grandmother when she speaks and hold on to each pearl, for therein lies tremendous truth and wisdom.

  My precious daughter, you are my life, my light and my purpose. My being truly came to life the day you were born and I cherish being your mother. I will do everything possible to protect you and guide you through your journey. You will never be too old for my advice and while I wish I could shield you from sad and tough times, those difficult moments will ultimately provide you with depth, understanding and compassion. Hopefully these life lessons will ease the discomforts and help you to rejoice with deep gratitude life’s shiniest moments.

  Grandmothers come in all shapes, sizes and ages and one thing is guaranteed – they are fiercely proud of their grandchildren. Full of wisdom, she can tell you the secrets of nourishing your soul, falling in and out of love, living with dignity and grace, and most importantly – enjoying the journey. Listen closely to your grandmother when she speaks. Listen to her lessons from the past, her guidelines for the present and she will open the door to a brighter future.

  I do…now what? The last thing a newlywed thinks about is actually the first thing you need to think about – staying married and staying happily married. This commitment between two people will bring happiness, hardship, wonders, and loss. You will experience it all with your husband. It won’t be always be easy, but if you learn to keep your love as a center point in your life, it will be an incredible journey. As you drift from one anniversary to the next, love each other one day at a time for life.

  You have reached a milestone in your life – congratulations! This is an exciting, pivotal time and represents one of your first shining experiences. Your education continues on …learning is a lifelong endeavor and gift. Throw your cap in the air, give thanks to all who have helped you get to this point and move forward with a smile! The future is indeed yours. It is a cliché, but oh so true: Be yourself and seek your own path.