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Grandma Juanita

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Hi all, Today I’m moving away from food to talk about a very special lady. Grandma Juanita (Devon’s grandma).  She welcomed me into the family with open arms. She was very excited to know I spoke Spanish! For our wedding, we asked if she’d cook the food for us since she was a great cook! Happily, she agreed. A couple of days before our wedding, I sat with her and helped her start prepping the meat we needed. She talked about her marriage, raising kids, and growing up Hispanic. It was so lovely to have that time with her and chat with someone who had many of the same customs that I had growing up. Two big talking points being “family and food are everything” as we chuckled. She offered me many kind words before our wedding reception. I soaked in every kind thought she had.  Many women hold their wedding dress dearly; packed up and cleaned in a preservation box. I do as well, but I also have one other item. You see, grandma was thrilled to hear we’d ...