A mom and dad took their 6-year-old son to a undressed beach. While walking along the shore, the boy saw that some of the women had bigger chests than his mom’s and asked her why.
His mom replied: “The bigger they are, the dumber the person is”.
Happy with the answer, the boy ran off to play in the ocean. A little later, he came back to tell his mom that many of the men had larger “privates” than his dad. His mom said: “The bigger they are, the dumber the person is”.
Again pleased with this response, the boy went back to play. Not long after, he returned once more.
He exclaimed: “Daddy is talking to the silliest girl on the beach, and the longer he talks, the sillier he gets!”
Before she passed away, Grandma asked me to clean the photo on her headstone a year after her death — when I finally did, I was amazed by what I discovered
This story is deeply moving—a beautiful portrayal of love, family, and the powerful choice that defines our bonds. Grandma Patty’s gentle yet profound way of teaching life’s lessons, through simple, magical moments like their sidewalk adventures or cookie-baking sessions, builds such a vivid picture of her warmth and wisdom. Her final message, hidden behind the headstone photo, feels like the ultimate act of love—a treasure hunt to pass down the legacy of chosen family and intentional love.
The reveal of the adoption adds layers to her love story with Hailey and Elizabeth, showing that family isn’t merely formed by blood but by a thousand moments of choosing each other. Grandma Patty’s line about real love never ending but simply changing shape resonates perfectly with the story’s theme, giving Hailey and her mother both a final gift of clarity and belonging.
The cardinal as a symbol of her spirit and presence is such a beautiful touch, too, tying together memory, loss, and a sense of Grandma’s lasting presence. And through it all, the rituals and phrases they continue in her memory underscore the depth of her influence, even after her passing. The piece overall is such a tender, profound exploration of legacy, grief, and love that goes beyond life itself.
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