March 14, 2004
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THINGS THAT REFRESH MY SOULCameron
My first grandchild is 12 now and entering adolescence, but he remains a symbol to me of the joy that grandparents experience to be allowed to return one last time to the wonder of childhood in the company of their own flesh and blood. I decided by the time Cameron was two that I wanted to spend every Saturday with him (and later his sister, Sierra, who is now 8). I found him a Saturday friend, a little boy his age who lived across the street from me, and together the three of us had many grand adventures, in all seasons over the past 10 years. The friend has moved away, and now that parent dynamics have changed I see him more like every other Saturday, but I know I helped play a small role in the fine, bright, shiny young person he has become.
Deep Thought: Before you criticize someone, walk a mile in their shoes. That way, you’ll be a mile from them, and you’ll have their shoes.
Today I am grateful for: Shoe inserts
Comments (7)
I love the picture that goes with this and that you have done this. More children need loving grandmothers who are involved. I lived two doors down from my own grandmother and she had a very large impact on my life. Infinite Blessings
Hope I can be as instrumental in my grandson’s life. Deep thought is a tickler!!
That child is so fortunate. I wish with all my heart my children had a grandma like you. They are grown now and will never have those precious memories. You and the children are both lucky.
Your post has poetry in it today. I commend you for staying a part of your grandkid’s lives despite changing circumstances. You are a steady influence & dependable source of love. It’s kids like this, who have someone showing how they matter that turn out well.
that’s an adorable picture. I wish i could have seen my grandparents more when i was going up, but they lived so far away.
and that deep thought is one of my favorites!
What a sweet looking little boy! You are blessed.