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Noah our five year old grandson spent the night last weekend. When he’s here we pretty much devote our time to play and inter action with Noah. My daughter happened to stay for a brief nap while waiting to meet up with her husband and she commented that while listening to us she was exhausted and now understood why we were tired after having our grandsons for any period of time. We love the moments and hardly think of it as exhausting. Although, when they leave we are worn-out. None the less this is our precious time and we wouldn’t change it for the world. So my reason for this comment is I remember when my gram did the same for me. It was always as though, I was the only one there when I would visit. Nothing else was important and we were together constantly. Makes me wonder if when I left my grams home if she was exhausted as well? My mom was the same to my children; as she was to every grandchild she had. Each of her grandchildren has memories and love for a gram who didn’t live long enough for us to treasure. Therefore ladies let’s bond together and decide this is the uniqueness of a grandmother. Knowing that love and attention is what our grandchildren receive while they are in our care. Never regretting a moment we give of ourselves. Realizing we are the roots of the family building a base which will go on without end? Each generation wanting to repeat the cycle and seeing families grow in love and kindness. Knowing we are striving for healthy families and children who feel the love only grandma’s can give. I further suggest this is our gift and our legacy. With many children in need of a grandma’s love and attention those without family themselves could provide time at a children’s hospital or church; therefore, giving a grandmother’s kindness to a child who doesn’t have one. Your personal reward seeing that child smile, feeling the appreciation they will bestow for your efforts. Reading them stories, coloring books, or just being there to see them; you will be amazed at their happiness for what you offer in a moment in time to these needing children. I’m hoping young and old will read this post so once again, we promote this to every young or old person out there. And right now you could be a big sister or brother to someone. The pattern should start early in your lives. It will become part of your plan in your existence. Sharing and giving to those you love and to the many that are not so blessed with family or a support system. It’s a beautiful way of life filled with personal satisfaction and joy. So today I’m grateful I have family and friends. I’m glad God has filled me with so many gifts to give to those I love; and recognize when I should step up and help others perhaps some I don’t even know. I’m passing on my thoughts today; hoping you already are giving and if not will consider doing so after you read my post. Blessings and hugs, Dorothy
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