Grandmother, I'm getting hungry!

I'm having withdrawals from my grandparents garden!!! I miss the days when every time I came over- I was sent home with a bag full of garden veggies!!! I'm going to have to plan a trip to MO and sit at the bar like Kristen used to as a small girl. I think she survived an entire summer on squash, tomatoes, and okra- grandmother style!!!! Every time I asked what she wanted- 'squash and tomatoes!'
I'm missing you guys. Although I was able to spend a little time talking to my mom this week- which always brightens my day. My thoughts and prayers go to Ryan several times a day. I hope he can feel how proud his entire family is of him. He's always been a great guy, but now he's becoming a wonderful young man. Since I told a story on Kris, I'll leave you with one about Ryan. When he was about 4 yr old, he hated any kind of meat (even ham at that time). One day I made MEATloaf, and he loved it! Then he asked what it was called, I wondered if I should call it something besides meatloaf, so that he wouldn't quit eating it. But I told him the truth and he even asked for second. I know by the time he gets to come home from basic training - he will be looking forward to grandmother's cooking. Grandmother has a way of making us all feel very special and you always remember our favorites! Thank you so much grandmother- we know you put love into every meal. Much love -Darla