A Grandparent’s Survival Kit
Community, Just For Fun August 15, 2021Loose change: To give you the cents to know how much you’re loved.
Nuts: To remind you of how nutty the family is.
Marbles: For when you’ve lost yours.
A safety pin: To remind you to stay safe.
Almond joy: to remind you that you’re such a joy.
Pen, pencil, and paper: So you can write down memories and stories to tell the grandchildren when they are older.
Bandages: For life’s little scrapes.
Tootsie rolls: To help you roll with the punches.
A rubber band: To help you snap back after the grandkids leave.
Crayons: To help make each day colorful.
Kisses: To hold you over until the next visit.
Lifesavers: To remind you that you’re a lifesaver and very needed.
Cotton balls: To plug your ears when you can’t hear yourself think.
Handy wipes: For life’s messes.
Paper clips: Because you hold everything together.
A candle: Because you light up lives.
Starburst: For a little burst of energy when you’re worn out.
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