My name is Kath Danch. I am a 48-year-old Baby Boomer and “1″ of about “40 million” - ‘Grand-Boomers’ in the U.S. who are redefining the stereotypical role of Grandparenting. I became a full-time mom again at the age of 41 to my twin grand-daughters. Six years later they went to live with their mom full-time.
The experience changed my life, changed me,..forever. It transformed many of my perceptions in life.
I want to share the roller-coaster ride of raising grandchildren, to giving them up,…to attempting to now play the role of a ‘grandma’ to them. It’s one of those times when doing the ‘right thing’,…is just ‘right’,..but can offer such conflicting emotions at times.
But truly, the main reason for this blog, although I receive the benefit of releasing some pinned up thoughts and emotions,…is to in some way,..encourage, support, and help other grandparents.
Grandparents are the ‘roots’ in a grandchild’s life. And we all know, the stronger the roots, the better the tree. Although I felt some reluctance to the whole idea of being a full time mom again, I shutter at the thought of NOT ever having that experience. *shutter*
Even if you aren’t raising your grandchildren,…the part you play in their lives is crucial. As grandparents we NEED to be WILLING to step up to the plate and invest ourselves in our legacy, and not just leave it up to chance.
So head over to “Recent Posts”,…or to the “Archive” and as you read, maybe you will find that you can identify with many of the thoughts and feelings? Maybe you will find some insight to a situation you are dealing with? Or maybe, you will just get a glimpse into another human beings life….but PLEASE, leave a comment…share your thoughts with me.
I truly WANT to hear from as many grandparents as possible!
May we bless and encourage each other with our words.
Kath
