Give Grands Something Worthwhile to Remember
Being a grandparent is the greatest gift you can have in life on several levels. First, it lets you get to know (and hopefully positively influence) the next generation in your family. These are the folks who, long after you are gone, will carry your legacy forward so make sure they have something worthwhile to remember of you. The grandparents are the keepers of “family stories” which inform young people that they are part of a special group of folks. Make sure you share the past with the future.
Second, as a grandparent you can have a relationship with your grandchildren that is different from the one they have with their parents. Parents are responsible for the children 24/7, but grandparents are not. Parents are often too busy to see the miracles around them. But grandparents can step back and take the time to really enjoy watching little people learn how to navigate life with all the bumps and bruises as well as the joys and accomplishments. Children grow up all too fast, so make the most of every opportunity to share life with your grandchildren.
Wisdom is more valuable than jewels;
nothing you can want can compare to it.
Proverbs 3:15
I am a husband, a father, a grandfather, a church member, and a friend. My wife Jan and I have two daughters and four grandchildren. I started writing The Best Ideas I’ve Ever Heard (What I Want My Grandchildren to Know) the year my first three grandchildren were born, a month apart. I was looking for a legacy I could leave that would be useful to them. What resulted is a book of ideas and observations about life that should be useful to anyone. I present these ideas through a hundred short essays. More than anything, I argue that life is limited in time and space, so we should approach life’s journey thoughtfully and live our lives intentionally. I recommend having goals, seeking moral guidelines, and being kind to everyone we meet on this journey we call life.
The Best Ideas I’ve Ever Heard (What I Want My Grandchildren to Know) is available at Pathway Bookstore, Amazon, and B&N.com.
© 2021 Becky Danielson. All rights reserved.
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