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To Be a Good Grandma

To be a good grandma, who me? What do I see? Through rose-hued glasses or molasses? For when the kids are very small to them, I’m tall, I’m lots of fun; but comes, I’m done. Like a giraffe, I must stretch my neck, for little peck, gain perspective, retrospective. I’m wandering and pondering, what did I give great-progeny to help them live, be wise, feel loved; of God beloved? Fall in each arm; hope my prayers hold them, keep from harm, Make skies of blue, little askew. When youth is through, will they be good grandparents, too?

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Gershon Wolf

Date: 7/15/2025 8:38:00 PM

I like your musings on grandchildren... Do any of us have a clue what to do?? In the end, we do or best, and trust in God Almighty. ~ gw

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 7/16/2025 4:28:00 AM

So much, the word of God says about grandparenting, like teach our children and our children’s children. Prayer is very important. We are not just the fun grandparent but with wisdom we pass down the things of God to the generations. Just like our children, we have to let them grow up…how hard that is! Thank you, Gershon…yes, trust in God Almighty…Amen!

Bill Baker

Date: 7/15/2025 5:48:00 PM

I have 6 children (counting spouses), and 7 grandchildren at the moment. I to wonder how they will do as parents and grandparents themselves. They're all Christians, so they have a head start of many, but the deceiver will be after them just like he was after me. God is good and I place them in His care. My prayer is His will is revealed to each of them, and that they acknowledge Him and His way. Nice poem, Kim. Bill

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 7/16/2025 4:30:00 AM

Thank you, Bill! I pray they will all go God’s way! Amen!

Sara Baker

Date: 7/15/2025 4:24:00 PM

what thoughtful and well constructed words. I, too, wonder if my stepchildren and their children will be good grandparents.

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 7/15/2025 5:47:00 PM

We begin to give thought to those we will one day leave behind. We care about the next generations. Thankyou, Sara!

Paige Hind

Date: 7/15/2025 1:48:00 PM

Such a sweet grandma I am sure you make - lovely you :)

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 7/15/2025 3:47:00 PM

Thank you, Paige! :)

Daniel Henry Rodgers

Date: 7/15/2025 12:51:00 PM

Oh My Dear Kim, you could not have said it better. As the grandfather of three granddaughters and a fourth grandchild on the way in August, I wonder what my role should be in their lives and whether I will help create godly grandchildren who will carry on the legacy. Right now, I am their play toy because I am on the floor playing dolls, reading books, wrestling, tickling and playing my guitar for them. We will pray for each other to be the best grandparents ever. Summer Blessings, Dear Kim, Daniel

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 7/15/2025 3:49:00 PM

May God bless your influence! Thank you for reading, Daniel! :)