Grams

Shelley-Anne Yvonne Jesmer Barnes

(Grams)

My grandma has 5 kids and 9 grandkids she has provided for her whole life. I think the main reason I picked her to be my hero is that I can tell her the things I can't tell my parents.

She's very open and honest; she's not the type to tell you what you want to hear. She’ll tell you what's right. She was always there for me when I had no one and would make me smile whenever I needed it. She enjoys gardening and camping, which is odd for an older woman; that's what makes her so special.

My grandma is the strongest, most caring person that I know; therefore, she is my hero. 

My grandmother's the strongest and probably the oldest person in my family. She has lost most of her family and friends in her life, and she still manages to keep a smile on her face every day. She’s been through a lot more than anyone knows because she likes to keep to herself; that's also a reason why I admire her so much.

My grandmother’s my hero because shes the most tender and kind-hearted person ever. She's always been there for anyone who needed help with anything. She never had much money, and she was always the first to buy gifts for everyone. You could steal from her and she wouldn't even doubt to forgive you.  

To conclude, Grams is my hero, as she is the most powerful and caring person I know. When I’m 57, I hope to have as much energy as my grandmother.

Interview

Do you have any goals in life?

“Any goals? No time for goals, just live life and be happy.” 

Describe the most difficult time in your life. 

“Raising my 5 children by myself is probably the hardest thing I've ever done.” 

How many books do you think you've read in your life estimate?

“Well I didn't have time to read that much when when I was raising my kids and I didn’t like reading when I was younger, so probably around 4,000.”

What makes a person beautiful to you? 

"To be real and honest about anything you do in life." 

What makes you feel young? 

"My grandkids because they remind me of when I was a child and all the things they can get away with, hits me* I am young."

Why do you think you inspire me?

“Because we’re close, and I’ve been in your life more than any other family member."

If you had to bury treasure, where would you hide it?

"Down by the river, obviously."

What was the happiest moment in your entire life ?

"I can’t pick one of my children's births because the others will get mad at me, I’m sorry hunny."

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