What Happened To Our Family

When I'm playing with my grandson & things start to quiet down He asks me once again "how come our family isn't around?" In the midst of craft time his mind wanders off once more "Nana, why don't I see my cousin anymore?" ... How do you tell a four year old that things may never be the same How do you explain how grown ups play the "I'm so done with you" game Sometimes family can be cruel & hurt each others feelings When communication, love & patience is really all that's needed We all make mistakes, it happens, not one of us is perfect Forgiveness is the key that gives our life a purpose When family gets angry and doesn't like to talk The hurt and pain grows out of control & precious time is lost These moments in time can't be brought back, they are gone forever We're running out of time when we should be spending it together "Our family is broken" I try to casually explain But deep inside my grandson knows that our family just isn't the same He looks at me again with an expression I'll forever remember "Why can't grown ups just play nice together?"