192: Betty Lou Long and Raising Family in Faith

Betty Lou Long is affectionately known as “Grandma Great” in our house. I have so many fond memories of family gatherings and food at her house. Today, she shares about growing up in small town Iowa, how she met her husband in a hardware store, and the profound sense of gratitude she felt witnessing a New England autumn. Grandma also shares why family is so important to her and how she tried to instill faith in hers. This is a special episode that I hope you enjoy!

Listen to Grandma’s story now!

Stories Grandma Great shared:

Growing up in small town Iowa
Going to college in Des Moines, Iowa
Learning to drive after asking her dad if she could
Dealing with life during WWII
Meeting a boy who would become his her husband
How having children changed her faith
How playing the hymns comforts her
The Christmas routine they had
How the New England autumn impressed her
Why family is so important to her

Great quotes from Grandma Great:

I realized they needed to be well grounded and we needed to set an example for them as my parents had done for me.

I found sitting down and playing the hymns was very comforting to me.

Family is so important. When I see my family together, I’m so thankful for them.

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