One does not have to do anything to become a grandfather. It simply happens when your child has a child. It is up to you to decide how involved you will be in your grandchild’s life. There is an inherent biological relationship but the emotional bonding between grandfather and grandchild comes only with effort. It happens when the grandchild sees that you are open to forming a relationship. It happens when you get off your easy chair and make the effort to see what matters to your grandchild.
Having grandparents is a blessing. They are like parents, but with no rules. Everyone has the biological relationship with a grandpa and a grandma, but it takes SPECIAL grandparents to have an emotional relationship with their grand kids. I have been SO blessed to have that emotional relationship and even more blessed that my daughter has the same with her grandparents. It is a privilege that many do not get to have.
Grandparents make…
dance recitals that much more magical.
baseball games that much more exciting.
birthday parties that much more special.
weddings that much more memorable.
vacations that much more fun.
Their food taste better. Their hugs feel more secure. Their laughs are more sincere. Smiles are more genuine.
Life is just that much sweeter with grandparents.
We’ve been blessed with the honor of being able to celebrate our grandfather’s 90th Birthday this Sunday. Words can’t describe the awesome feeling.
Every hug from him is strong and comforting and the question, “Estamos bien?” every.single.time I see him is so sincere. I love him and I promise to treasure him always.
If you have the privilege of still having your grandparents- enjoy them. They are God’s gift to all of us- so thank HIM for them.
Dancing with Cinderella 
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