Notes to Grandma

"The author, Tonya Sater, worked with loving devotion to bring this personal collection of poems to readers everywhere in need of encouragement. A refreshing view of life, enhanced by her own near-death experience, and a rich faith in
Jesus, gives Tonya a unique ability to bless the down hearted and those dealing with memory loss. This book of poems will bring back fond memories and help to remind both readers and hearers of all the wonderful things God has done in their lives.
Tonya was involved in a near fatal car accident at the age of sixteen, resulting in almost complete amnesia. When she awoke from her coma, her Grandmother,
Leona, stayed by her side and helped to teach her basic life skills. Her constant loving support and encouragement helped Tonya to recover far beyond the expectations of the medical world. In a real example of reaping what is sown,
Tonyaâs tragic experience and faith led her to be at her Grandmotherâs side when
Leonaâs own memory began deteriorating due to Alzheimerâs.
These poems were written and delivered each week to Leona by Tonya and her
5 children. Along with the poems came the precious art work prepared by the loving hands of her great-grandchildren, Trevon, Nathan, Ryan, Kristina and
Katelyn, all intended to brighten their Grandmotherâs days. Waiting for them in her room was Leona with the 3-ring binder titled âNotes to Grandma.â
This book is the collection of poems written to her; a few, light and carefree,
well suited for children, and others deep and insightful, focused on adults who miss the innocence of youth and the truly great things in life. They are a wonderful reminder of the Golden Rule and the magnifi cent work God has done and can do in our lives.
âSo in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you,
for this sums up the Law and the Prophets.â Matthew 7: 12 (NIV)"