I asked my mom to tell me about what her parents, my grandparents, were like when she was growing up.  This is what she said, “When I was growing up, my parents were very strict, and we were taught to respect our elders, and to have manners.  My mom made all of my clothes and taught me how to sew.  Even though she was very strict, she was loving and showed me how to behave.  My dad worked very hard, and we bonded over hunting together.  My parents were very conservative and strict, but they taught me how to be kind, respectful, and loyal.  Those are character traits that I think are very important in a person, and I am very grateful that they gave me that experience.”