Below are some current pictures of my grandchildren

This is Abbey (age 8 1/2), Emily (age 6 1/2),  Molly (age 4), Sam (age 5)

This is Molly (age 2 1/2), Abbey (age 6 1/2),
Emily (age 4 1/2) and Sam (age 3 1/2)

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If a child is given love,
he becomes loving...
If he's helped when he needs
help, he becomes helpful.
And if he has been truly
valued at home...he grows
up secure enough to
look beyond himself to the
welfare of others.

- Dr. Joyce Brothers

Grandchildren

They lighten the darkest room;
So mischievous, yet so innocent
Lavishing love on you
Wrapping you around their finger
With their hugs and smiles,
Bypassing mommy and daddy
To ask Grandma or Grandpa
For favors or treats;
Knowing you will give in
(At least sometimes!).

Oh the thrill of a grandparent
To hear "I love you, Grandma"
Or, "I love you, Grandpa"
It would melt even the coldest heart.
What a joy they bring to our lives
Filling any void that might exist,
Giving opportunity and excuse
To shop when otherwise not necessary;
Playing their favorite games
When baby-sitting
How they tire you out!

One would not exchange the value
A grandchild brings
Or the happiness and fulfillment
That comes from having them tag along
Or even cry for you when you leave;
And you try to contain how you feel,
Secretly.
Never take them for granted, but always
Thank God for his wonderful blessing
of grandchildren!
- Poem by Beulah Luscombe