Sister to Sister (via Mowser)

Grandmothers' Raising Grandchildren Creed
Submitted by Sue
Grandmothers' Raising Grandchildren Creed

I will do my best to stand in the gap as a responsible parent until which time the natural parents become responsible. I will create a stable environment so that my grandchild will feel safe. I will use experience and wisdom making fewer mistakes than with my own children. I will not allow others to dictate to me or influence my decisions, my direction will come from God. I will keep my emotions in check for my joy will come from the Lord. I will instill in my grandchild that she is not alone and that I stand by her and stand up for her in all situations; but also to let her accept responsibility for her own actions. I will not try to be mother or father to her, always recognizing the void she feels, and I will try to fill that gap between her and her parents. I will teach her of God's unfailing love and how He made her unique and special, especially to let her live with me. I will be the Godly parent God has commissioned me to be and realize that that is the most precious gift I can give her. My labor of love is unconditional and sacrificial, but my rewards are great when I hear her laughter and her song. Everyday I will hug her with a big genuine embrace and I will say that I love her even after I see in her eyes that she already knows that. I will comfort her when she hurts and cry with her when the things of this world confound and confuse her.

My darling kariesue....I love you!

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