I spent the last two days hanging out with my granddaughter. Ten year old girls have more energy than 63 year old men but I can tell you one thing. I am a master cinnamon toast maker and bacon cooker. All in all we have a very nice time together. By the time you are my age it is challenging to not be a little jaded about life and even my young granddaughter is realizing that life is hard. In one of our recent conversations she exclaimed “No one understands what it is like to be a ten year old!” I replied, “I know, honey, and no one understands what it’s like to be a 63 year old either!” With all the challenges of being a ten year old she still has an enthusiasm for life that I envy. I love to see her smile, hear her laugh, and watch her get excited about stuff. I feel blessed that she is such a big part of my life and that I can be a big part of her life. At my age it is refreshing and challenging to hear a ten year olds perspective on life. As a grandfather I want to shield and protect her but I know the best thing I can do is teach her and help her understand the realities of life. God tends to give people what they need in life. I need my granddaughter and she is a real gift to me. It is a joy to watch her grow up and to be part of her journey.
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