Prayer for Grandparents

Wisdom of Our Elders

Wisdom of Our Elders Bless the Nanas of the world,the Pop-Pops, the Gramps,who show us how to knit, how to fish,how to find a good moodeven when their sciatica kicks in. Secretly holding the world together,they don't competewith whoever the Joneses might be,and teach that kindnessis love on a slow...

Leaving a Legacy or Cooking with Grandma

Leaving a Legacy or Cooking with Grandma If you’ve ever seen a five-year old help grandma cook, you’ll know what I mean. Picture the cute little girl or boy, with grandma’s apron tied around the waist, doubled over, and grazing the floor. Norman Rockwell could have painted...

One, Big, Happy

One, Big, Happy Our driveway is a lot for rental cars,our basement a campsite:blankets on couches,air mattresses, sleeping bags.Upstairs, the cacophony of catching up:Look how the kids have grown!How was the vacation?Gee, I miss Gram.Thank You for bringing us together.Thank You for gathering us safely.Thank You...

Toddler's Cuddle

Toddler's Cuddle I thank You for the grinthat is more gums than teeth.A chubby hand in minethat often leaves something sticky behind.A chortle that lowers blood pressureand raises bliss.The roundest bare bellyplaying peek-a-boo.Those nubby little toesin perfect chubby rows.For the intense, gooey...

Granddaughter

Granddaughter I am overwhelmed with gratitude to Youfor putting this child of my childonto this earth and into my life.Her presence has brought me a joy I'd never known, an abundant joy,ever-bubbling; a transcendental bliss.I thank You for this miracles,for the chance to hold her,and to cherish her.To love...