I remember the day they entered my life. They brought gifts of love, joy, confusion, challenge and humor. I committed myself to guiding them along the paths to success and happiness.
Now they have evolved to maturity and welcomed their own children to the adventure we call life. As for me, my roles have changed to adviser, comforter, baby sitter, referee and playmate.
I offer wisdom as I have been where they are going.
I am a caretaker, a keeper of the flame of family traditions. I am a historian sharing memories of ancestors who had paved the way.
I can turn a refrigerator door into an “art gallery” and family chores into “fun filled activities.”
I offer a lap that is always available, ears that listen carefully with understanding, a voice that encourages, eyes that see accomplishments and humor that lightens tense situations.
Where others just see small bodies, I see gigantic potential that will lead to greatness.
Where there are tears I offer hugs. Where there are “homemade” jokes I offer laughter. I love being invited to tea parties with stuffed animals. I stimulate dreams with bed time stories... Continue
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