I shared the pain of his mother dying at home after a lengthy illness with her heart at the tender age of 31. Grandfather died during WWII while my Dad was in the Navy and was unable to make it home for the funeral. He never knew his grandfather, who was a German immigrant of the old order and very strict and undemonstrative. As for my children, they are very fortunate to have all four grandparents. Grandma is a great one for details and can remember what I was wearing at a certain event and sometimes even what kind of day it was.
Grandparents play an important role in our lives.
They are our roots and our link to their heritage and learning about life when they were younger, their parents and grandparents. They usually have more patience with our children and give us guidance when we are new parents. They're always there for us when we need them for support or assistance. Everyone's lives could be enriched by their relationship with their grandparents. Please tap into this wonderful resource and don't let it slip away unappreciated.