I figure there was a time when when, just in the course of everyday life, grandkids spent time on a regular basis with the gray-haired generation. Today it doesn't just happen. My wife and I are committed to make it happen. We are very glad that our sons and daughters-in-law are likewise purposeful about letting us be a part of their children's lives.
Some of you who have grandchildren who live a couple hour's drive away will have to forgive us if we don't act real sympathetic when you talk about how far away your grandchildren are. I'm not looking for sympathy, but going to see the kids involves a lot of windshield time for us. Whether the youngsters are across the ocean or next door, if we are going to have a worthwhile relationship with them it will take decided action. With Little League, texting friends, video games, soccer practice, and web-surfing, unless we determinedly inject ourselves into the lives of our children's children, other than being counted on for some money at Christmas and on birthdays, we won't have much of a place in the kids' lives.
The grandpas I know all say "Amen!" to Proverbs 17:6, "Grandchildren are the crown of old men," We need to be sure we work at Proverbs 13:22, "A good man leaves an inheritance to his children's children."
It is Kathy and my privilege to take each of our four older grandchildren out for breakfast, one at a time, this week. We have talked about life, relationships, the Lord, and where we go from here. It is one attempt to leave a worthwhile heritage.
Youngsters, those old folk have some wisdom that you very much need.
Parents, you will be wise to broker a relationship between the generation below and the one beyond you.
Grandparents, you can play shuffleboard and go on a cruise later. Plug into those precious grandchildren's lives.


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