Descriptive Essay About Grandparents

When people get asked who you look up to I think everybody always has that one person in mind. I actually think of two people, my grandparents. My grandparent’s names are Edward and Lorena Gaffney. Edward, my grandpa used to work for Cerro Gordo County as a secondary road worker but now is retired. Lorena, my grandma is a preschool teacher aid at West Fork Elementary in Rockwell, Iowa. They live on an acreage in Swaledale, Iowa which is a small town of 164 people. My grandparents had four kids, Terra, who is my mother, Sarah, Angela and Benjamin. Then they were lucky enough to have me, their first grandchild. My mother had me when she was 18 years old but I ended up moving in with my grandparents at a young age. I was about 9 years old when

She has been my side ever since I was born. Lorena has always been more of a mother to me than my own mom. Of course she never planned on having another kid in the house I was very lucky she welcomed me with her arms wide open. My grandma has been a preschool teacher aid since before I was born. I was really nervous to go to preschool but my grandma was right there by my side to keep me comfortable because she was my preschool teacher aid too. My grandma has always had the sweetest heart. She is your typically grandma who is short, makes amazing food, and gives lots of hugs and kisses. I hope when I am older I can be half the women she is. There is not a thing that I don’t tell that women. Lorena has been there for me from riding my first bike to my college acceptance letter. My grandparents have never been one to pressure me to do things all they want is for me to be happy. Everyday my grandmother reminds of how proud she is that I’m going to college. She has made me unbelievably happy the past 18 years I am glad I can finally make her proud and happy. When you think of a perfect family you think of a nice house, a mom, dad, and siblings. My definition of perfect family is being surrounded by people who love and care about you. All I want to do in life is give my grandparents the world. They have done so much for me that they didn’t need to do. My grandparents are very quiet people who love the outdoors so I hope