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Dear Grandmother, I’m Not Ready to Lose You

Grief
May 16, 2022
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By Shaeleen Kennerley

Dear Grandmother, I’m Not Ready to Lose You

I had a visit from my grandmother the other day. It wasn’t a regular sit on the porch with a…

My Broken Heart Has Questions, But Jesus Is the Answer

Grief, Living, Loss
April 30, 2022
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3 Minute Read

By Rachel Maier

My Broken Heart Has Questions, But Jesus Is the Answer

We celebrated 90 years of my beautiful grandma today. It was lovely and lonely all at once because we lost…

Something Beautiful Happens When Your Parents Become Grandparents

Grown Children, Motherhood
April 12, 2022
367 Views
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By Tania Lorena Rivera

Something Beautiful Happens When Your Parents Become Grandparents

Sometimes I watch my parents with my children, and I wonder who are these people and what happened to the…

It’s Hard Raising My Family Far From My Own

Faith, Motherhood
March 8, 2022
709 Views
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By Audra Powers

It’s Hard Raising My Family Far From My Own

I just dropped off my family at the airport. We had a wonderful, long weekend visit together. They live 2,000…

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…

To the Grandparents Who Step Up: Thank You

Grown Children
February 11, 2022
720 Views
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By Katelyn Washington

To the Grandparents Who Step Up: Thank You

Grandparents raising their children’s children are a special kind of people. They are the kind who deserve recognition, applause, a…

When a Child is Born, So is a Grandmother

Grown Children, Motherhood
January 2, 2022
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5 Minute Read

By Vicki Bahr

When a Child is Born, So is a Grandmother

My parents bought me a beautiful Mediterranean-style, hope chest for Christmas that year, and I began saving juice glasses from…

Grief, Grown Children, Loss
September 30, 2021
1.9K Views
4 Minute Read

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…

I’m Thankful For the Time We Had, But I Wanted More

Grief, Loss
September 28, 2021
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4 Minute Read

By Moriah Couch

I’m Thankful For the Time We Had, But I Wanted More

Grief is hard. I think about you all the time. At random times throughout the day. When something good happens…

We Bring Grandma On Family Vacation and it’s the Best

Kids, Motherhood
September 27, 2021
1.7K Views
3 Minute Read

By Pamela Palmer

We Bring Grandma On Family Vacation and it’s the Best

The love of grandparents in a child’s life is irreplaceable. I have such fond memories of spending time at my…

Dear Grandma and Grandpa, Please Spend Time On Our Kids Too

Living
September 19, 2021
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4 Minute Read

By Jaime Elwer

Dear Grandma and Grandpa, Please Spend Time On Our Kids Too

Dear Grandma and Grandpa, Time! The indefinite continued progress of existence and events in the past, present, and future regarded…

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Dear Grandmother, I’m Not Ready to Lose You

My Broken Heart Has Questions, But Jesus Is the Answer

Something Beautiful Happens When Your Parents Become Grandparents

It’s Hard Raising My Family Far From My Own

Grandpa is the Fun One

To the Grandparents Who Step Up: Thank You

When a Child is Born, So is a Grandmother

Grandpa, It’s Hard To Say Goodbye

I Wish My Dad Was a More Involved Grandparent

I’m Thankful For the Time We Had, But I Wanted More

We Bring Grandma On Family Vacation and it’s the Best

Dear Grandma and Grandpa, Please Spend Time On Our Kids Too

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