>> Verses to Scan (NIV)
- Exodus 3:15 God also said to Moses, “Say to the Israelites, ‘The Lord, the God of your fathers-the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac and the God of Jacob-has sent me to you.’ This is my name forever, the name by which I am to be remembered from generation to generation.”
- 1 Timothy 5:4 But if a widow has children or grandchildren, these should learn first of all to put their religion into practice by caring for their own family and so repaying their parents and grandparents, for this is pleasing to God.
- 2 Timothy 1:5 I have been reminded of your sincere faith, which first lived in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice and, I am persuaded, now lives in you also.
>> Websites to check
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- http://www.grandparents-day.com/ Ideas and activities for celebrating Grandparent’s Day in September every year—make it a fun and special day to honor your grandparents.
- http://www.christianitytoday.com/cl/2001/002/11.50.html The sweet story of Carolyn Arend’s last goodbye to her grandfather.
- http://www.cyberparent.com/gran/bondgrandchildren.htm Advice for staying close with grandparents who live far away. This site is directed at grandparents, but the information is good for everyone.
>> Books to Read
- Chicken Soup for the Grandparent’s Soul by Jack Canfield and Mark Victor Hansen, a heartwarming collection of stories for grandparents. This would make a great gift for a fabulous grandparent.
Find out how to buy this... - Once Upon a Lifetime by Patricia A. Williams, a really neat book that helps people record all sorts of details about their lives. Work through this book with your grandparents to learn all about what their lives were like.
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