Benson's Grandma "Dude" (yes, that is her real name), stayed with us for a couple of days last week. She is from Reno, and would always be one of the ones we would stop to visit with on our way to California. She moved in with Benson's parents for a while, so we've had the chance to spend more time with her. I'm always grateful for the opportunity for the kids to spend time with their extended relatives.

She told us stories of her childhood, such as living through tornados while growing up in Oklahoma, how when she was a child her family was able to listen to the "Grand Ole' Opry" on the radio twice a week, & how her wonderful mom used to take in anyone off the street whom needed help.