National Guard

My son emailed me a great article. It was about the impact that grandparents have on a child's life. It said that the closer the bond was, the greater the child's overall social skills would be. It correlated the ability to bond with grandparents as a stepping stone to formulating bonds with other people, as the child grows. The article was from a magazine named "Over 60". I was touched that my son read the article and sent it to me. It validated what I already knew. There was one sentence in the article that rang true, above all others. It stated that grandparents are like the National Guard. They are always on call, ready, willing and able to come in to any situation with a moments notice. They will assess and take control in a calm manner. Although they play an important role, no one really thinks about thanking them as much as they should. The National Guard does not do their job to be thanked. They do it out of love and loyalty.