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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