When Grandma Becomes a Mom Again

I remember years ago standing and watching my dear friend with her grandson, thinking I will never do that. She was now raising her grandson after her daughter-in-law died unexpectedly.  My thoughts were, “Why would you do that when his dad was a grown man, in good health, and quite able to take care of him?” Over the years I really had no understanding of why she didn’t just let her son take care of him. I knew he had some problems, but still… this was his child and he needed to step up to the plate. How ignorant was …

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Who’s Driving Your Tractor?

Walking by the table where my nativity was displayed, I paused.  My grandson, Logan, was quietly playing with the wise men, camels, sheep, and donkey; as I had told him he could. He had moved the hay from the “barn” and back into the “barn” with his green John Deere tractor several times.  I wasn’t sure how I felt about that at first.  The mess and all.  But then I realized…what else would a three year old think you were supposed to do with hay.  However, then I noticed baby Jesus wasn’t in His manger.  Before I could say, “Where is …

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How Are You Celebrating National Grandparents Day?

Did you even know there’s a National Grandparents Day? I’ve been a Grammie for almost fifteen years and we’ve never acknowledged this special day in our family. When I told my daughter it was on September 8th this year, she laughed. I said: No, seriously there is a Grandparents Day. Her response: You aren’t expecting a gift are you? LOL! Have you been planning a celebration for your grandparents or your children’s grandparents? Admittedly, Grandparents Day certainly doesn’t get the recognition of Mothers Day or Fathers Day, but for those of us who are grandparents, we know what a blessing it …

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