Tomorrow (Sept. 8) is National “What” Day?
National “Grandparents” Day! Yes — that’s a real holiday!

To some, National Grandparents Day, instituted in 1978, might be just another holiday concocted by marketers to pad the coffers of the floral and greeting card companies.

But to those of us who hold dear that special grandparent/grandchild relationship, it’s a wonderful reminder to express love to one another and thank God for our families.

And lest you think it costly to do that, remember — we’re in the digital age now, so we can escape being held hostage by those pesky marketers because we have access to FREE online greeting cards, with FREE online floral arrangements, complete with music and dancing bears! Now we can celebrate all those special days without SPENDING anything, just SENDING our love!

We have lived through National Grandparents Day on multiple levels — first as grandchildren, then as parents and now as grandparents. But it’s not till now that we’ve considered this day from the grandparents’ perspective. What, really, are we celebrating?

Relationships. That’s the essence of family. We have molded and shaped one another’s lives. Grandparents: Whether we realize it or not, and whether we live nearby or far away, we play a crucial, irreplaceable role in our grandchildren’s lives.

How to celebrate?

Verbally — Share your love.
Physically — Share your hugs.
Visually — Reminisce over photos.
Prayerfully — Thank God for the incredible blessings of children and grandchildren.

So treasure and deepen those relationships each day, seeking to grow closer to Christ together, knowing that our true treasure is in Heaven. Have a blessed time tomorrow — celebrating National Grandparents Day.

“For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” — Matt. 6:21