My parents had a tumultuous marriage and I was very upset with my dad for many years, but it is probably time to honor him by telling you what he has done right. (They were eventually divorced) He was not a great dad, and he would probably agree with that. He was either absent or overprotective. Most people would tell you that my mom was the awesome one, and she was, but since her death, my dad has filled a void as only a grandpa can.
As a grandparent, however, he is awesome. He travels to see my kids and me every year. He is not a wealthy man, and I know this is a sacrifice for him. when he gets here, he doesn't need to be entertained, he just does what we do and a little more. He finds a 'honey-do' project and works at it a little at a time. In that time, he manages to teach my boys how to do some plumbing, or electrical or how to pour cement. He listens to my daughter talk after school. He hangs out and has coffee with my husband and I. My kids LOVE it when grandpa comes, not because he buys them things (cause he can't afford it), but because he spends time with them.
Melany Jenkins
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