Grandpa Burns

Katie Conway Wrote- Witnessing Grandpa's Love for Grandma

When Logan, Lily, and I were staying at Grandma and Grandpa's house before Jenny's wedding (2005) I offered to repaint Grandma's toenails. Grandpa had given her a pedicure for Mother's Day (What a sweetheart!). The polish was coming off. I asked grandma where the remover was so that I could take the polish off of her toes. Grandpa was sitting there, and he said, "I'll take the polish off!" I told him that I was happy to do it, but he wouldn't let me! Grandma sat there in the dining room with her feet in his lap like a princess while grandpa carefully removed every speck of polish from her toes. He was always happy to do anything to serve Grandma. It was a blessing to witness his love for her. I think Ane may have a photo of this beautiful moment.

A Man Truly Smitten

 

(Dad before their marriage)

When Dad met Mom he was smitten. So smitten that he asked her to marry him everyday for a year. Each time he asked he'd say, "Now, I need an answer, is it yes or no?" And Mom would giggle and say, "Yes or No." It's fair to say that Mom was always cautious in making decisions.

(Mom on their honeymoon) 

But..once made she committed herself. This year for Christmas she gave Dad a wedding ring. A replacement for the ring she gave him sixty-one years ago, and which was recently lost.

And Dad...he still knew he married the prettiest girl he ever met.  During the weeks he was hospitalized he frequently coaxed a smile from his bride with an "I love you" and a wink.