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Grown Children
February 20, 2022
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By Vicki Bahr

Grandpa is the Fun One

We ran by our daughter and son-in-law’s house last week to drop off some things we had picked up for…

Grief, Grown Children, Loss
September 30, 2021
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By Jennifer Bailey

Grandpa, It’s Hard To Say Goodbye

I get goosebumps when I think back to being a child and the house I spent so much of my…

I Wish My Dad Was a More Involved Grandparent

Living, Motherhood
September 30, 2021
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By Her View From Home

I Wish My Dad Was a More Involved Grandparent

Growing up, I never fit in. I was that awkward girl who could never really relate to anyone, the girl…

Living
September 15, 2021
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By Vicki Bahr

Thank the Lord For Older Grandpas

When John and I first became grandparents 15 years ago, we were obviously younger, more energetic, less tired, younger, quicker…

Kids
June 3, 2021
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By Elizabeth Spencer

God Bless the Grandpas

God bless the grandpas. God bless the grandpas who get to their grandkids’ awards ceremonies ahead of them and are…

I’ve Sat on the Shoulders of a Giant Named Grandpa

Living
December 6, 2020
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By Emily Roussell

I’ve Sat on the Shoulders of a Giant Named Grandpa

There are those who have served with such bravery and such valor that they have changed the course of the…

The Thing About Grandpas is You Never Want Them To Leave

Kids, Motherhood
September 13, 2020
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By Kailyn McMahon

The Thing About Grandpas is You Never Want Them To Leave

Grandpas are like Google. They have all the answers. Or at least, they think they do. And if they don't…

Grief
July 30, 2020
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By Katie Carrick

The Last Time He Held You in His Arms

“Ga-bop-pa!” That’s what my 1-year-old repeated until I acknowledged what he was trying to say. I had no idea what…

“I Need To Make Him a Purple Bunny So He’s Not Alone.”

Grief, Kids
May 30, 2020
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By Valerie Meek

“I Need To Make Him a Purple Bunny So He’s Not Alone.”

It was no ordinary Monday, not for our family, and most certainly not for our 4-year-old daughter. In fact, ordinary…

I Wonder What it Would Be Like if You Were Still Here

Grief
March 8, 2020
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By Jenny Beaulieu

I Wonder What it Would Be Like if You Were Still Here

I stopped in to say hello. The tears flowed from my eyes the moment I knelt down on the grass.…

I’d Give Anything For One More Day With My Grandparents

Grief
February 17, 2020
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By Alison Wright

I’d Give Anything For One More Day With My Grandparents

1942, Valentine's Day: my grandparents were married. Having both grown up in difficult situations, I always thought it was so…

Dad, My Kids Are So Lucky To Have You As Their Grandpa

Grown Children, Kids, Motherhood
June 30, 2019
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3 Minute Read

By Casey Huff

Dad, My Kids Are So Lucky To Have You As Their Grandpa

That twinkle in your eye. It’s always been my favorite. It was the thing I looked to for approval, humor,…

grandfather

Grandpa is the Fun One

Grandpa, It’s Hard To Say Goodbye

I Wish My Dad Was a More Involved Grandparent

Thank the Lord For Older Grandpas

God Bless the Grandpas

I’ve Sat on the Shoulders of a Giant Named Grandpa

The Thing About Grandpas is You Never Want Them To Leave

The Last Time He Held You in His Arms

“I Need To Make Him a Purple Bunny So He’s Not Alone.”

I Wonder What it Would Be Like if You Were Still Here

I’d Give Anything For One More Day With My Grandparents

Dad, My Kids Are So Lucky To Have You As Their Grandpa

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