To the Grandparents Who Live Far Away, We Feel Your Love
Dear out-of-town grandparent, I see you in your house over there. Too far for me to see, but familiar enough for me to envision. I see you as you…
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I Thank God Every Day For the Gift of Being a Grandma
When I was raising my children, my life was always a burst of activity. I had a full-time job, and I rushed and forth from work, trying to squeeze in…
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If Think You Love Your Husband Now, Just Wait Until He’s a Grandpa
“Grampa, are you going to help my daddy paint at the new house today, or are you staying her to play with Gramma and me?” Three-year-old Adler…
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We Just Couldn’t Move Our Kids Away From Their Grandparents
We were going to move. I was ready for a change. We talked about it, my husband and me, about moving to the coast for a change of scenery. We visited…
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To the Grandparents in Our Life, We Couldn’t Do This Without You
For your love of my children, thank you. The joy in my child’s face when she sees you is priceless and reassures me what a family is. For the…
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To My Dear Elders: I’m Over Your Opinions On My Parenting
In my day…stop right there. Have you tried…yes, thanks, now move on. In the battlefield of parenting, it’s hard enough getting…
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Don’t Blink
In just over a month I will have been a grandmother for 15 years which sort of takes my breath away when I think about it. All parents look…
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