When I was talking to a distant cousin, she told me about her mother-in-law and how her mother-in-law made each birthday and holiday special for my cousin's three children. According to my cousin, her mother-in-law took the time to write each child on every special day and relate a story or a family anecdote about the child. The card contained family history, and each child looked forward to receiving the card.
Special days and events are made more memorable by the use of personal family stories. What a gift she is giving to her grandchildren. Our involvement in our grandchildren's lives does not need to be a series of major events. Taking the time to listen, and to tell stories some with morals, some for fun should endear yourself to your grandchildren.
The best gift that you can give your grandchildren and your children is your time, your love and your respect. The stories and the time will be remembered while the latest and greatest toy you buy will soon be forgotten. Write your stories or record your stories so that when you are no longer around they can be listened to again.
But, as my cousin said, she had to tell her mother-in-law not to write the stories in cursive writing because the children could not read cursive writing.
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