Comments on: Column: Why They Call It Grand

By: Mary Ann Lyons, Ph.D.

Mary Ann Lyons, Ph.D. — Wed, 26 May 2010 11:57:02 +0000

Josephine-
Awesome grandmothers were awesome mothers.
Here’s to you, your mother, your daughters and to Anna Christine. As your true and original sandbox buddy, I can assure Anna that she will have non-stop fun and a life-long friendship with you. I will scoot over and she’s welcome to join us, but I will not relinquish my seat next to you in the sand! Hope you’ve got a great swingset ready for her….. we solved all of the world’s problems before the age of four together on those swings!
All my love always, Mary Ann

By: Marsha Petter

Marsha Petter — Mon, 24 May 2010 14:22:55 +0000

Hi, Jo,
Many congratulations on being a grandparent. A lovely article, but also, what a tribute to my mother! It was great meeting you, Lexie and the family!

Marsha Petter, Sean’s mom

By: jo mathis

jo mathis — Mon, 24 May 2010 10:43:53 +0000

Thanks, everyone, for those lovely thoughts. “Grandloving.” Sue, the word itself makes me smile. Where is it available?

By: Siri Gottlieb

Siri Gottlieb — Mon, 24 May 2010 03:23:09 +0000

So happy for you, Jo! It’s indescribable. She’s darling! May her life be all honey and no thorns. xo Siri

By: MIssy Caulk

MIssy Caulk — Mon, 24 May 2010 01:50:16 +0000

Congratulations, what I lovely photo…I can’t wait. It is so nice to read your again. You were my fav A2News journalist.

By: Susan Jones

Susan Jones — Sun, 23 May 2010 15:40:47 +0000

Oh, Jo~
I have missed your regular articles so much and now you have a baby Anna granddaughter. I have an Anna Grace daughter and can tell you are off to a magnificent grandparenting journey. I adore what you wrote about. I loved every word of this article and and I am filled with sighs and smiles and sprinkled with a few tears.
Love to all of you~ one of my all time favorite families.

Sincerely,
Susan Jones

By: Sue Johnson

Sue Johnson — Sun, 23 May 2010 15:02:10 +0000

Congratulations, Jo, and a warm welcome to your precious Anna Christine! As grandma to six and another on the way, I can attest to the fact that each new one is a blessing beyond words! They are why I (with the help of my co-authors – our daughter-in-law, daughter, and input from 350 families worldwide who shared their best ideas) wrote another new edition of Grandloving: Making Memories with Your Grandchildren – now in it’s 5th edition!

It sounds like you are going to be a wonderfully involved grandmother, and I’d love to send you a review copy of Grandloving as a welcome to the fabulous world of grandparenting. I’m sure you’ll find many great ideas and fun things to do with Anna. We love sharing the joy of Grandloving and please congratulate your Christie!
Happy Grandloving – Sue

By: jo mathis

jo mathis — Sun, 23 May 2010 14:36:11 +0000

Thank you, Rina, Ms. Melodious Voice of Michigan Radio.

By: Rina Miller

Rina Miller — Sun, 23 May 2010 11:47:43 +0000

You’re already in the running for best grandmother in the world, Jo — and the most youthful!
Many congratulations to you and your family.

By: jo mathis

jo mathis — Sun, 23 May 2010 11:16:16 +0000

Thanks, Lucy Ann. Rumor has it you’re in contention for World’s Greatest Auntie. So you know the joy of welcoming a newbie to the clan.