A Picture of Greg — 1986.
Dear Dee & Ree,
I loved your Mom! She was the greatest Grandmother a boy could have. Even though we weren’t blood related, she treated me as her own. I always loved going to visit her out in the desert. Two things stand out for me, regarding Maggie.
#1 She would always let me take the motorcycle out for a ride…even if, my father disagreed 🙂 “Oh, just go have fun! I won’t tell your father.” I would share with her all the great places I had explored. She was so
full of encouragement. Her only warning…”Just don’t let the police see you, we’d have a hard time explaining that one!”
#2 She would let me stay up late playing Atari, and drinking sodas into the wee hours. She always made sure that there was enough fuel to run the generator. Raymond would complain about the noise, and she’d explain, “It’s only for one night…just let the boy have fun!”
With much love,
Greg Niles
Mom always wanted grandkids to spoil and she loved you and Alicia. I know I didn’t get a chance to spend time with you when you were kids, but it sounds like Mom did a great job as “Grandma!”
Just so you know, we got to “break the rules” from time-to-time, too. One of my favorite memories is when Mom would see a great old movie in the TV Guide that was going to air late Saturday nights. She’d make up the pull-out couch, pop corn and then come wake me and Dee up and we’d all snuggle in the bed and watch the movie.
So fun! I’m glad you got to experience some of that part of her, too!
Love and hugs,
“Aunt” Ree 🙂