I can just imagine how wild that must have been to play as a child, @dequeen. Isn't it remarkable, that in many cases, each and every person knew the old home remedies irrespective of the distance from the modern medicine since the old times, even when not close enough to the medical facilities and the medicine as such? Your grandma’s little talks together, filled with words of appreciation, praise and guidance most certainly enabled you to feel a lot better, particularly during those troubling times. Lastly but not least, I ask that you stay strong and remember to have enough bravery to keep at sharing and cherishing these memories with others in future days to come. Good Luck!