Tuesday, May 16, 2006

Grandparents play such an important part in the
lives of children. They can assume many different
roles. They cheerlead at games; they provide a place
of refuge during the storms of life; they are a cuddle
spot; they are the setting for famiy gatherings. It
is interesting to note the different ways grandparents
relate to their grandchildren.

My father has, I think, a unique way of relating. He has
always been able to get to the level they are and just
plum be their friend. He has always related to my boys
especially as he would to anyone else he loved to be
with.

Kent was given a gift certificate to a local pizza place
for his 50th birthday. So, on Sunday night we took
the family, a famiy friend, and my parents out to eat.
It was providential, the certificate was for $55.00 and
the bill came to $55.68. We spent less that a dollar to
feed 9 people! Pretty good.

While there I was delighted to watch the family in their
relating to each other. They laughed so much that heads
were turning to watch. The conversation was jumping
back and forth, definitely more like a ping-pong ball
than a gentle stream. But what I really picked up on
was how much the guys, Kent, my three boys and my
dad enjoyed their time together. They are all just
good buddies. Age plays no factor in this equation. The
19 year old son got so tickled he almost fell backward
in his chair. There was just not enough time to tell
every story and listen to every joke.

What a good birthday, Mother's Day dinner it was.

But he who is of a merry heart has a continual
feast. Proverbs 15:15

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