Just as a new grandchild brings immense joy, there can be significant grief that occurs in grandparenting. When our grandchildren experience loss, sickness or family breakups, we watch these events in sorrow. God has given you a significant role to play, not just joyful times, but in times of grief. Like a cast on a broken arm, grandparents can create this stability that wraps around a hurting grandchild and allows healing to occur.
If your family’s broken, there’s no greater time to wrap your arms and your prayers around your grandchildren. You may be the stability they need to heal from the inside.