Grandma Doesn't Wish To Be Young Again - A Story and a Song

Why "Grandma Doesn't Wish to Be Young Again"

Most of the lyrics I write carry a piece of my heart, and this one comes straight from my parents' lives. The opening verse of "Grandma Doesn't Wish to Be Young Again" offers a small glimpse into their story.

They took their vows in a quiet little town and spent hours just driving around together. My dad had this teasing grin that could make my mom laugh even when she was mad at him, a skill he definitely used to clear the air!

Today, my mom and dad are together again, which makes this song mean the world to me. 

Before that reunion, though, I watched my mother navigate life after losing him. That experience inspired the story of a grandmother learning to live fully in a world where her husband has gone on ahead.

Mom once said to me that losing Dad was like losing half of your body. I could feel the shift. Losing Dad affected us all, but Mom, I suspect, more than anyone.

Why An Upbeat Tempo?

When people hear a song about grief and aging, they usually expect a slow, tear-jerking ballad. 

But I wanted something entirely different. I went with a fast, upbeat tempo on purpose. It took many iterations to get the sound I wanted to match my words. That part was frustrating, but in the end, the final result is what I was going for.

Life doesn't stop moving just because we experience loss, and our memories of the people we love are usually vibrant and full of energy. 

The driving rhythm mirrors that enduring spirit, transforming a bittersweet story into something that feels alive, moving forward, and surprisingly uplifting.

The Real Meaning Behind The Title

The title says it all: "Grandma doesn't wish to be young again."

While my mom might have liked the idea of reliving her youth, she made it clear as she got older that she had no reservations about leaving when her time came, because it meant being with my dad.

For the character in my song, turning back the clock holds no appeal. Going backward would just take her further away from where Grandpa is patiently waiting for her. 

Instead of wishing for lost years, she finds comfort in her memories of him, which give her the strength to keep going each day. She even reminds her kids and grandkids not to fear getting older, seeing aging simply as a privilege.

It's just a personal reflection on love that outlasts the years, and I'm so glad I could share the story behind it with you all on the blog today. Perhaps you'll find your family in these words.

Oh, I forgot to mention: the wedding photo in the main image is of my mom and dad on their wedding day.

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Supermarket Flowers by Ed Sheeran - A Review of An Incredibily Moving Song that Will Bring You to Tears

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Have You Heard Supermarket Flowers by Ed Sheeran?

If you haven't heard this song, and you've lost your mom or a mother figure, you're going to cry.

During my research for a unique list of songs to honor moms, I tripped on 'Supermarket Flowers' by Ed Sheeran, and was shocked by it's incredibly touching mood music and personal story telling lyrics that most of us can relate to.

At least thirty times; that's how much I've listened to this song since yesterday. Being one of the fortunate ones who still has her mother living, it caused me to pick up the phone to call her again today!

The song gets right to the story with painful lyrics that describe clearing out the room of someone loved and recently passed:

• I took the supermarket flowers from the windowsill
  I threw the day old tea from the cup
  Packed up the photo album Matthew had made
  Memories of a life that's been loved
  Took the get well soon cards and stuffed animals
  Poured the old ginger beer down the sink
  Dad always told me, "don't you cry when you're down"
  But mum, there's a tear every time that I blink

By the second line, "I threw the day old tea from the cup", you know exactly what the song is about, and it hurts in a beautiful way.

If you've ever had to pack up the belongings of someone recently passed on, you know just how incredibly emotional it is. Everything holds a memory, there's a time marker on each of item, and as your hand touches each piece, you remember, and you cry.

Hidden amongst the pain is a hopeful message, "Oh I'm in pieces, it's tearing me up, but I know, a heart that's broke, is a heart that's been loved".

About Supermarket Flowers:

You'll find Supermarket Flowers on Ed Sheeran's 2017 Album, 'Divide'.

In an interview with MTV, Sheeran revealed that the song is about his grandmother.

He said she was in hospital close to the studio and had passed away during it's production. He wrote the song as a personal tribute from the point of view of his mother, and it wasn't initially intended to be included on the album.

However, when he sang the song at this grandmother's funeral, his grandfather encouraged him to include the song; and so it was, as the final track.

Get the Tissues Ready, As Ed Sheeran himself Said, "It Was Written to Make You Cry"

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Birthstone Charm Necklace for Grandmother Review

Birthstone charm necklace

This custom grandmother necklace with a charm for each grandbaby is a sweet and thoughtful gift. It symbolizes and celebrates each grandchild through their Swarovski crystal birthstone.

Handmade Birthstone Charm Necklace for Grandmother

I received a handmade birthstone grandmother necklace offered on Etsy and made by powderandjade. I have three grandchildren (well...two and one on the way). They were born in May, August, and expected in February. My necklace has three individual charms.

The charms are strung on a dainty chain. Perfect for those grandmoms who don't tend to wear large pieces of jewelry. The card inside the box read: The love between a Grandma and her Grandchildren is forever.

Powderandjade's Etsy shop offers a large variety of necklaces celebrating the love of family members and friends: 

Birthstone charm necklace by powderandjade

• mother
• daughter
• sisters
• sister-in-law
• grandmother and grandchildren
• significant other
• friends
• and many more

These necklaces are thoughtful gifts for someone you love or for yourself. I know that I am happy to wear little reminders of my grands each day. And I am appreciative of my daughter-in-law who chose it for me.

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