by Jena Krumrine
Pulling out my cell phone I checked the time to see how much longer I had. My mother required me to spend an hour a day with Grandma Thomas while she was visiting and I still had twenty-five minutes left. Once again she was talking to me about life and all I could think of was being old enough to do what I wanted.
“I can’t wait to grow up,” I sighed, feeling her leathery skin touch my hand.
“Don’t be in such a rush to grow up little Lizzy,” Grandma coughed. “Enjoy your childhood. Be free and wild, make mistakes, and have your heart broken a few times.”
“Grandma what are you talking about?” I rolled my eyes.
“Life is short, you don’t usually realize it till you are older though,” she sighed, “when more years are behind you then ahead.”
“Grandma,” I began as concern over took me, “are you okay?”
“Oh little Lizzy,” she patted my hand, “I love you my dear child.”
“I love you too Grandma,” I threw my arms around her, “I really do.”
“I know you do, dear child. Now, go play I’ll tell your mother you put in your time.”
“Actually Grandma,” I took her hand in mine, “I’d like to hang with you a little longer.”
Jena was born in Pennsylvania is now a resident of Oklahoma. A mother of two and Aunt to many, she holds an Associate Degree in Child Development as well as a Bachelor in English, emphases on writing. She is the founder and co-owner of Madd Dog Creations, a company that houses Crosshairs Photography, Mutts and Mics, among others. She is currently back in college to obtain another Bachelor in Art and hopes to open an animal shelter. She is the author of maddvillage.com, where readers can get to know more about her.