For most people, the birth of their child is the greatest joy in life. It is a blissful, heavenly event full of unconditional love and endearment. It is also a life changing event, as it creates the role of parents and grandparents in its wake. As a parent, you can’t imagine that kind of love being any greater. But, when you assume the dual role of a parent and a grandparent, you find out just how much that love really intensifies. It is a deep and gratifying love beyond any other that one can experience. The role of a parent can be much harder than the role of a grandparent, but both are unique with their own rewarding experiences. I have been very fortunate to experience both of these roles in my life and I would not trade them for anything. They truly are the greatest joys and roles in my life.
Grandchildren are fun to spoil, within reason. They are also fun to teach, to read and sing to, play with, experience nature with and help learn about life's lessons and experiences too. Grandchildren seem to have more patience with their grandparents, perhaps because they see us as being old. They know how to tug at our heart strings and in ways they don’t even realize they are doing it. I am overcome by emotion and amazement with their actions, their likes, dislikes and characteristics. For example: When I see a smile or facial expression on my grandchild that is identical to that of their parent as a child. Or like how they can adopt a hobby or special liking for something that their grandparent had as a child, and without ever even knowing about it. Or like how they look at you for the answers and guidance that only a grandparent’s love can give them. Grandchildren have dancing eyes and sunshine smiles that make us happy every time we see them.
To me all children are a joy, but grandchildren provide us with the joy and unexpected gift of life transformed. It is a blessed transformation which creates a legacy, and all for the love of grandchildren.
Thank you to my grandchildren....Deion, Alexis and Gemini
