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, and reassurance as a daddy’s little…
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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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He Still Has Her Cup
He saved her cup. It’s been nearly 20 years, but he still has her cup. That’s hard to say, and even harder to think about. But it’s…
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My Parents Are Aging and I Worry
I woke suddenly in the wee hours of the morning, unsure if it was the pounding thunder that had startled me awake or the pounding of my heart. I sat…
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I Hope You Can Still Hear Me In Heaven
I sat on the floor with my knees tucked in and my back up against the hospital wall. With my shoulder, I wiped away what felt like the 104th tear as…
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Show Your Favorite Dad (or Grandpa!) How Much You Care This Father’s Day With the Perfect Gift for Him
Father’s Day is just around the corner, and it’s time to start thinking about ways to spoil all of the special dads in our lives. And why…
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Grandpa’s Tender Heart Was Born of a Little Girl’s Ferocious Love For Him
At a recent Chick-fil-A visit, my kids got some cards with questions on them that were meant to spark dinner discussions. As we went around the table…
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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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So God Made a Grandpa
He knew you needed someone who isn’t afraid to give you tough love, but also the adoring kind of love that makes you feel like you can conquer the…
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Even Though You’re In Heaven, Your Grandchildren Will Know You
The well-loved picture frame sits on the shelf in your grandkids’ room; just high enough to be out of reach from curious toddler hands, but low…
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