by Ray Notgrass
Copyright (c) 2011 Ray Notgrass. Used by permission.
Being a grandparent means that I have had some time to learn some things. I am learning that:
- time is a friend and not an enemy;
- hard times crush you only if you let them; and that
- in a world of constant change, what is most valuable is that which is unchanging: God's truth, faith, love, trust, honesty, and work.
Being a grandparent means that I have a responsibility to the new little one. I realize that:
- I cannot give my grandchildren wealth; I can only teach them the value of money;
- I cannot give my grandchildren time; I can only show them how to use it wisely;
- I cannot give my grandchildren happiness; I can only be an example of deep inner joy.
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| My grandson, Xander (age 5) |
I am a grandparent.
I have seen many harsh winters, but spring has never failed to come.
I have seen the heat of many summers melt into the beautiful colors of autumn.
I can enjoy the beauties of my own autumn, even though I know that it won't last.
I can remember my own grandparents, and so I am the middle link for five generations, well over a century of living. I hope my link is strong. It has to be. I have two generations I can see and more I cannot see counting on me.
I am a grandparent.
This post is linked to Notgrass Company.
Many thanks to Ray Notgrass for allowing me to post this wonderful reminder of the joys of grandparenting!
Blessings,
Ellen
Very nice! Isn't being a grandparent the best? Enjoy your day.
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Xander is so cute!
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ReplyDeleteI too am a grandparent adn words of wisdom put to pen couldnt have put it better then you did. Thank you. Brought a small tear drop to my eye. I love your poem and writing. Blessings
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