Unfortunately, I grew up not knowing either of my grandfathers, they were both gone prior to my birth. I've seen a couple of pictures and heard bits and pieces of stories here and there, but I wish I was able to know more about them. Still, I savor the bits and pieces of stories, even though they are not enough.
It was the opposite with my grandmothers. Although they are both gone now too, I was blessed with their presence, charm and wisdom. They took me places, told me stories, and fed me well. And, they gave me money too. After repeatedly telling me they didn't have any, all of a sudden, money would magically appear, thanks to my perfect puppy face. You gotta know how to work a grandma!:-)
Fast forward 75-100 years. With our social-media footprints, our grandchildren will have noproblems finding out about us, if at all they are unfortunate enough not to know us in person. All they have to do is get into the Facebook archives, and look at the BIG picture we painted for them as a gift.
If Grandma/Grandpa was a pothead, they will see all the marijuana related postings and article shares there. If Grandma/Grandpa was a wannabe super model, they will see all the pose-up photos there. If Grandma/Grandpa was a show off, they will see all the narcissistic/arrogant posts there. If Grandma/Grandpa was a ranter or drama queen/king, they will see all the drama and necessary/unnecessary ranting sessions there. If Grandma/Grandpa had a generous and kind spirit, they will see all the caring posts there. If Grandma/Grandpa was a big flirt, they will see all the kisses and the winks there. (Btw, they should not break into the "inbox" deh, an avalanche of flirty messages will bury them). If Grandma/Grandpa was into gossip, they will see all the the gossipy posts there. And if Grandma/Grandpa was a mix bag of nuts, then they will have to figure things out and try to establish a pattern. So, paint your BIG picture and don't be shy. Am sure your grandchildren will still be proud of you, regardless.
