Happy Easter. 

     As an older generation we remember Easter's from decades ago. I will never forget the tight dress shoes, the fancy dress and of course my Easter bonnet. Oh yes, the white gloves as well. When all the females dressed to the nines and the little men sported their first "suits". 

     Things have changed and yet remained the same. Easter eggs still hold a delight for small children. Easter baskets still bring small toys and sweet candy. Decorating eggs is a wonderful treat for grandparents to share with their grandchildren. After all we've been perfecting that art for many years!

     At six years old I can't imagine dressing my granddaughter in white gloves or an Easter bonnet. We did pick up an inexpensive outfit at the dollar store for her though. She looks like a cutie pie in it and we will be getting many pics of her!

     For some celebrating Easter would not be complete without telling the story of Jesus' resurrection. Sharing an Easter drama at church with their grandchildren. Or reading the story of the Hope of Life. 

     However your family celebrates this holiday I want to wish each of you the best day ever! May your joy be abundant, may your happiness overflow and most of all may you see life in the eyes of your grandchild!

Walking in someone else's shoes...

Are you a Grandparent Raising a Grandchild?

THEN

      I have friends who are in their 70's & 80's raising their grandchildren on a fixed social security income. Some of those grandchildren have special needs. And a lot of us GRG's can't get the bio-parents to meet their child support payments. 

 

       Grandparents who are past the age of hire ability. Past the age of physical ability. Past the age of energy ability. And they are struggling everyday to do the best they can for their grandchildren.

 

       Yes, they knew when they accepted the challenge it would be a struggle. Yes, they chose to accept that privilege willingly.

 

      Our government is throwing money at all walks of life. Some deserving and some not. The only minority (which is rapidly becoming a majority) that does not receive a monthly stipend from the taxes they paid in to is of course the GRG's. 

 

      Please remember which age group we are discussing. The generation that was independent. The group of survivors who doesn't ask for handouts freely. The women/men who have worked for many decades paying in their taxes and who at this point in life could use a little help. Not for themselves mind you...but for these children who would have been left behind.

 

      We GRG's are saving our government from paying out millions to the foster system because we are not allowing our grandchildren to be passed around to strangers homes.

 

      We are giving all we have to give...and not even receiving an offer as a thank you!