Possibilities Lost and Found |
Wednesday Nov 07 2007
By Rick Fullerton | Bio
Being over sixty and having five grown children, it comes as no surprise that my wife and I look forward to grandchildren. Like many close-knit families, we treasure the time our kids have had with their grandparents. Visits to the island summer home in Mahone Bay or to my mother in Grand Lake offered life-shaping experiences when the extended family came to be together. These times were not just about having fun or creating enduring memories: they were unique opportunities to learn and grow individually and as part of a larger family. Yet reflecting on the place of grandparents in families and in our evolving society raises several questions and possible insights.
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