Honoring Fathers and Grandfathers

Yesterday we honored fathers on Father’s Day, but…

Where would we be without grandfathers?  They are the examples that sons and sons-in-law have had and continue to have as models of fatherhood.  Yes, today men may father differently than their own fathers, but the core values, desire to do one’s best and love do not change.   And grandfathers remain fathers even though their children have grown.

Grandfathers with age esteem know that they continue to set an example.  They share in a special dimension of nurturing their grandchildren. – Not as fathers, but as grandfathers.

A father with age esteem knows that the greatest gift that he can give to his children is to love their mother.

Grandfathers with age esteem also realize that the greatest gift they can offer to themselves is to love their grandchildren unconditionally and to love the spouse of their grown child.  Love unites the generations.  It creates a fertile environment for dialogue, laughter and memories.   Grandfathers with age esteem know this.

Today let’s honor fathers and grandfathers.

Bonnie Fatio, AgeEsteem