From lifelongfaith.com Kathie Amidei offers a generous summary of a unique research study she did with a large Catholic church that has both a Catholic school and a family faith formation program.
God’s “Grand” Gifts
Becoming a grandparent is a layered experience. Our identity as mother or father takes on a new intensity of supporter, guide and helper. We move out of the lead and the center but we also “become grand.” The image we held of becoming a grandparent might have signaled that we are “old.” But this amazing love can transform that into a mystical distinction of surprising beauty, wisdom and grace.
*This retreat is no longer active. Please contact Leif Kehrwald at Vibrant Faith Ministries if you are interested in offering this online retreat for Grandparents in the future.