What I'd Say: Grandma Stamper

Recently I called Henry's maternal grandmother and asked her three questions. She's in her 80s and I wanted to glean from her life experience. Here are the questions along with her answers:

Q: If you could go back in time and talk to yourself when you were in your 30s, what would you tell yourself about being a wife?

A: I would take time with my husband. I would consult my husband but be able to express my opinion. I would have a little more of an identity as an individual.

Q: What would you tell yourself about being a mother?

A: I would raise my children different. I would take time… have more fun time with them. Instead of working all the time. I had so much work to do I kept working and never took the time to have fun with them.

Q: What would you tell yourself about being a woman?

A: When I was told something I just did it. I would not live such a strict life. I would try to think for myself a little more. I would consult God more and not man.