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| Adam Hlava's grandparents |
When I was very young I remember the car rides to their
house marked by the left turn just in front of the colossal football shrine.
Often I was forced against my will to wear an itchy sweater in my best effort
to be as photogenic as possible for the family photo. But I toughed through it,
because going to grandma and grandpa’s house meant great food, hanging out with
the family, but most importantly there was usually a Packer game involved.
Speaking of the Green Bay Packers, for anyone from the
great state of Wisconsin (Green Bay in particular) watching the games were as
commonplace as breathing. Being a fan is simply a part of everyday life there,
and there were no bigger Packer fans that I knew of than my grandparents. If
anything I remember of them, it was the look of sheer jubilation at every great
win, and the heart retching agony of every loss. But we shared in it together
as a family and it was a special bond that I’ll never forget. In 1996 the
Packers went on to win the Super Bowl for the first time in my life, and I was
there at Grandma and Grandpa’s house cheering them on with my family.
This year when I celebrate Grandparents Day, I’ll be
thinking about those car rides past Lambeau Field to my grandparents’ house.
I’ll remember those awful striped sweaters I used to wear during the holidays
at their house, and the hearty meals we ate when the temperatures dipped below
zero. I’ll remember the jubilation of every Packer victory and the agony of
every loss when we all watched the games together. I’m proud to say that the
time spent with my grandparents made me who I am today; I cherish the time with
my family, am a lifelong Packer fan which I will be passed down to the next
generation, and I still hate itchy sweaters.
Written By: Adam Hlava
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