Dear Grand-kids . . .

Yep, Christmas is now behind us so it is time for something a bit different.

So, before I get to the Dear GKs . . . know this (think of the following as a mandatory pre-read before you get your "I'm an adult badge"). The journey to becoming an adult takes around 18 years . . . and it is the last 8 years (aka the teen years) that are a mix of fun and of frustration. The fun is that you are gaining more and more freedom to do what you want to do. As for the frustration . . . that is the hard reality that you will not always get to do what you want when you want.

Now the Why? That all boils down to you (as a teen) and your parents. The general rule for these years are the better you are, the more fun & freedom you'll have. And the more challenging you are, the more frustrations you'll have. As for any exceptions? Yes there are and those depend on the situations that arise and how smart 'the teen' is at the time and who they react to what is unfolding. So, that is where the following 'mini letters from Gramps' come in.

Think of each of these insights shared as a letter with some food for thought contained to help you (the learning teen) to look, listen and learn – to help you to prepare for your adult years ahead (and yes, you get to pick & choose the insights you want to embrace). So . . .

Dear Grand-kids (ALNGAJ&A), your teen years will impact you more than you will first realize and that is okay. Take them on as best you can and never forget, you will learn. More to come. Be well, be safe, be smart. Love, Gramps & Grams

1 Chronicles 16:34 Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever.