A Grandparent’s Survival Kit

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Loose 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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