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Do you ever wonder what kind of impact you have on your grandkids? Even if nobody has told you (heck, sometimes they don’t even realize it until they are older and more mature!), I am here to say that you have impacted them more than you know.
Your presence, unconditional love, and unwavering faith have served in the formation of your children and grandchildren.
To convey this to you even more, I have compiled this open letter to you, my fellow Devoted Grandma, and everything you do for your family. You are seen, valued, and treasured; because of you, your grandkids will go out and significantly impact the world!
To my fellow Grandma: It's easy to forget just how profound our impact is on our grandchildren's lives, as we don't often see the fruits of our labors in real time. After all, they come later, in our grandchildren's choices and in the people they become. But I want to assure you that every story shared, every lesson taught, and every hug given is a seed planted, growing in their hearts. Those stories shared around the kitchen table. The games at that table taught perseverance, humility, and critical thinking. The goodbye hugs where you didn't want to let them go and made them feel like the most loved and cherished child in the world. Those seemingly small moments made the greatest impact. Every time you cheer them on from the sidelines, applaud their scribbles that vaguely resemble a horse, or praise their newly-learned ability to tie their shoelaces, you are making an impact. You, Grandma, are instilling a confidence in your grands that's as unwavering as your faith in them. Watch them - they will step into the world with their heads held high, knowing they can tackle anything that comes their way. You did that. Thank you. All those times you made a recipe together, took a long nature walk, or read a few extra chapters even though it was time to go to sleep? They may seem small, but they were special, formative moments. The random holiday cards with the crisp $2 bills and the phone calls wishing them a very happy birthday? They may seem small, but they made your grandkids feel immensely loved and oh-so-important. Your values, passed down like the most treasured family heirloom, will shape them the most. The importance of honesty, the value of hard work, the significance of kindness - these aren't just words, they're principles to live by, imprinted on their hearts through your example. They may seem small, but - well, you get the idea. Remember this, dear Grandma, the next time you find yourself questioning your role: you're not just shaping your grandchildren's lives. You're shaping the future itself, one loving act at a time. Your influence will echo through the generations, and the world will be better for it.
God bless you, dear and loving Grandma – and thank you for the impact you’re making on your grands (and the impact they will make on the world).
