Grandparents Day
by Cynthia Genovese – Catholic News
Thank God for grandparents everywhere who love with perspective, and to grandchildren everywhere who need such love.
Sometimes love, in order to be it’s sweetest, must ripen on the family tree one generation beyond the parent stage. Oh, parental love is tough, like a fruit picked partially green; it will take a lot of jostling. But to be infused with the sweet juices of compassion, humor, and understanding, love needs a little ripening.
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Let others warn, discourage, point out the pitfalls. Grandparents are the ones who are encouraging, embracing, accepting and relish in our dreams.
Grandparents are a valuable resource because they have so many stories and experiences from their own lives to share. Oftentimes, children will listen to grandparents even when they are not listening to their parents or other adults. Grandparents also offer a link to a child’s cultural heritage and family history.
Honor your grandparents today and every day, for their love is wise, unconditional and a true blessing to your family!
