Yesterday was Grandparents day. I got to wondering just when this holiday began. Googled it.
The short answer was 1978. Jimmy Carter signed it into law. The first Sunday following labor day is to be Grandparents Day. Who knew ? I thought it was just a Hallmark thing. No, as it turns out their is a National Grandparents Council and an official song. A gentleman named Johnny Prill, a songwriter by trade, composed the tune and lyrics to " A song for Grandma and Grandpa. " Turns out he won a national songwriters award for it ! So this is an official holiday according to the United States government.
And so now I know something of the history of Grandparents day.
More importantly however my Grandchildren that live here in town came over for a short visit.We had to be out of town most of the day and it was a disappointment to them. They had both walked over to our place, anticipating surprising us, only to discover we were not at home. An unusual thing for us on a Sunday morning. Plus, the kids are so much a part of our daily lives, it is seldom they wouldn't have known our plans. Truth is, they did know but had forgotten in their excitement. They had each made us gifts and cards. They had worked hard and long putting together items they figured we would both enjoy. Much thought had been placed into the items. Turns out they waited all day for our return. As soon as they knew we were home they dashed over ! Their excitement was evident as they proudly presented us with our gifts. We were both nearly overcome with emotion. The love those children showed us was staggering. It is more than a love, it is a responsibility. To have those children place that much love in us is such a blessing.
Yes, the cards and gifts were lovely. The ship Mark built for me has been placed in a place of honor and the refrigerator is decorated with the pictures and frames that Morgan made. Along with an Apple decorated banner. ( matches the apple theme decor of Grandmas' kitchen ). Our hearts and our home are filled with love. It was the best, Grandparents Day ever.
The short answer was 1978. Jimmy Carter signed it into law. The first Sunday following labor day is to be Grandparents Day. Who knew ? I thought it was just a Hallmark thing. No, as it turns out their is a National Grandparents Council and an official song. A gentleman named Johnny Prill, a songwriter by trade, composed the tune and lyrics to " A song for Grandma and Grandpa. " Turns out he won a national songwriters award for it ! So this is an official holiday according to the United States government.
And so now I know something of the history of Grandparents day.
More importantly however my Grandchildren that live here in town came over for a short visit.We had to be out of town most of the day and it was a disappointment to them. They had both walked over to our place, anticipating surprising us, only to discover we were not at home. An unusual thing for us on a Sunday morning. Plus, the kids are so much a part of our daily lives, it is seldom they wouldn't have known our plans. Truth is, they did know but had forgotten in their excitement. They had each made us gifts and cards. They had worked hard and long putting together items they figured we would both enjoy. Much thought had been placed into the items. Turns out they waited all day for our return. As soon as they knew we were home they dashed over ! Their excitement was evident as they proudly presented us with our gifts. We were both nearly overcome with emotion. The love those children showed us was staggering. It is more than a love, it is a responsibility. To have those children place that much love in us is such a blessing.
Yes, the cards and gifts were lovely. The ship Mark built for me has been placed in a place of honor and the refrigerator is decorated with the pictures and frames that Morgan made. Along with an Apple decorated banner. ( matches the apple theme decor of Grandmas' kitchen ). Our hearts and our home are filled with love. It was the best, Grandparents Day ever.
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