Guest Blogger Rebecca Jo

From before I was even born Grandma Jo, you have been special to me. I didnt know it at the time, but you were. Technically, you are my aunt. Emotionally, you are my grandma. But more importantly, you are my name sake. Most people hate being called by their first and middle names, and when I was young I didnt really like it either. But now that I am older and understand more about life, I love hearing someone call me Rebecca Jo. My name comes from the most amazing woman, and it truly is an honor. I take pride in my name, not because of the name, but because of who it comes from. Grandma Jo, you have been there for me through the up and the downs in more ways than I can write. No matter what was happening or what I did you always focused on the positive and helped me to see the brighter side of things. You taught me to take stock in the positives and not to dwell on the negatives. Even when life was hard on you, you puts other first. You are truly an amazingly, selfless woman. If I can become even a fraction of the woman you are today, then I will be happy. Grandma Jo, you are absolutely fantastic, and I love you very much. I can see why mom and dad chose to name me after you. I hope I can be a great as you and touch as lives is a positve manner.
      
    Rebecca Jo