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Tag Archives: grandfather
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Hi, everyone. Contrary to circumstantial evidence, I remain among the living. Though I’m back home, a dead computer, new Windows 8, a backed up sewer line, and other “opportunities to learn and grow” have dramatically slowed down my quarterly letter … Continue reading
Posted in Quotes I Love, Grandparenting & Grandkids, Growth/Learning, Abundance, Love, Dreams, Adventure, Children, Marriage, Grace
Tagged Love, Family, wife, son, dreams, Grandparents, Grandchildren, grandfather, father-in-law, true, grace, beloved, snow, imperfections, walking, daughter-in-law, grandsons, relocation
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The Sweetest Words of All
I’ve had lots of roles and titles But of the many things I’ve been called “Husband”, “Dad”, and “Grandpa” Are the sweetest of them all! –Russ Towne
Posted in Abundance, Grandparenting & Grandkids, Love, Marriage, Parenting, Poetry I Wrote
Tagged dad, grandfather, Grandpa, husband, Love, sweetest, titles, words
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The Force Is With Him!
This is a photo of my grandson Thomas dressed as “Yoda” at 6 months old for his first Halloween. He loved putting his light saber into his mouth. The man holding him is his other grandfather. The smile you see … Continue reading
Posted in Children, Family "Fun", Grandparenting & Grandkids, Photos That Touched Me
Tagged grandfather, Grandson, Halloween, light, light saber, saber, Thomas, Yoda
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Silly, Silly Me
He grabbed my hand and yelled, “Come see! Come see!” And excitedly pointed to our big shade tree. “Yes I see; it’s a tree” I thoughtlessly said. With wise young eyes, he sadly shook his head. “Silly Grandpa, Can’t you … Continue reading
Posted in Children, Grandparenting & Grandkids, Humor, Imagination, Poetry I Wrote
Tagged balloon, boat, fly, grandchild, grandfather, Grandpa, grandparent, Grandson, outer space, pirate, pirate ship, sky, space, tree
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A Lot Can Be Lost In Transition
“Adults are only kids grown up, anyway.” –Walt Disney I love Walt Disney, and like this saying. But I also believe that for most adults, a lot can be lost when going from being a kid to being an adult. … Continue reading
Posted in Aging, Grandparenting & Grandkids, LIfe Lessons
Tagged adults, children, grandchild, Grandchildren, grandfather, grandmother, grandparent, grown up, grown ups, Walt Disney
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Yes, I Remember
From Mikey’s Funnies: My five-year-old son squealed with delight when he opened his birthday present from his grandmother. It was a water pistol. He promptly ran to the sink to fill it. “Mom,” I said. “I’m surprised at you. Don’t … Continue reading
Posted in Grandparenting & Grandkids, Humor, Parenting
Tagged chemistry, chemistry set, child, drum set, drums, grandchild, grandfather, grandmother, Grandparents, Grandson, Legos, Mother, rock polisher, rock tumbler, son, thingy, toys, tumbler, wate pistol, wood-burning
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The World is Full Of Magic Things Indeed
“The world is full of magic things, patiently waiting for our senses to grow sharper.” — W.B. Yeats I don’t think I’ve ever seen this quote, but I like it. The world is full of magic things indeed. A walk … Continue reading
Posted in Abundance, Grandparenting & Grandkids, Gratitude, Growth/Learning, Inspiring, LIfe Lessons, Observations, Praise, Quotes I Love, Random Thoughts
Tagged awe-inspiring, awesome, bucket list, camping, grandad, grandfather, Grandson, Grandson List, magic, nature, senses, sharper, stars, yeats
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The Eyes of a Child
I was just reflecting that many people say they feel old when they become a grandparent, but I’m feeling young again. This will be the fifth time that I’ll get to experience and explore life through the eyes of a … Continue reading
Posted in Family "Fun", Grandparenting & Grandkids, Gratitude, Inspiring
Tagged child, eyes, eyes of a child, grandchild, grandfather, Grandpa, Grandson, kid, leaf, looking at life through the eyes of a child, playground, puddle, rain drop, raindrop, rock, walk, walks
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My First Grandchild Was Born Yeserday
My first grandchild was born yesterday. Everyone is doing fine. I spent most of the day at the hospital yesterday to let an exhausted new mommy and daddy sleep and to spend as much time as possible holding and beholding … Continue reading
Posted in Family "Fun", Grandparenting & Grandkids, Gratitude, Inspiring
Tagged bon, dad, daddy, father, grandad, grandchild, grandfather, gransdon, grateful, happy, hospital, lucky, mom, mommy, Mother, yesterday
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