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A Grandmother's Joy by Nikki Willhite One of the greatest joys of my life is to see my children with their families. I am so proud of them, and the way they have matured into responsible adults, and loving parents. I marvel at the happy families that they have created. In my wildest dreams I could never have dreamt of having children with as many talents and choice traits of character as I see in my children. Now, it is happening all over again. This time, it is with my grandchildren. It can be very difficult for mothers when their children leave home. They can feel an overwhelming sense of loss. Sometimes they feel like life has lost its meaning and purpose. However, when grandchildren are born, it can feel like life has begun again. I've never been able to understand why some couples decide not to have children. Children are work and it does take time, patience, sacrifice and money to raise them, but they give so much more than that back to you. It isn't a temporary kind of happiness, either. It is the kind of happiness that goes clear through you and lasts forever. We were just presented with our 8th grandchild. He was born into a family that already had 3 sons. Some people have asked me why they either wanted or needed another child. Why should anyone put limits on their happiness? If we have the desire, means and opportunity to raise another child, why is that questionable? Can anyone deny, seeing a picture of this new baby and his brothers, that this child has been born into a nurturing home and that his life will be full of love and happiness? I hope that the world never gets so cynical that it forgets what true family is all about. I hope that there will always be families that know how to love each other, and make each other happy. Family is still, and will always be, the greatest meaning of life. Anything that is good for families, is good for people, cultures and countries. Anything that hurts the family, hurts all of us. To any of you young people who may read this, don't settle for one of society's shallow substitutes for family.  There is only one road to true happiness. Be smart, be wise, and choose to be happy. Families are forever. About the Author: Nikki Willhite, mother of 3 and an interior design graduate, has been writing and publishing articles on the topic of frugal living for over a decade. Visit her at www.frugalhappyfamilies.com - where you will find hundreds of frugal living tips and articles. Frugal Happy Families- more than just money!

 

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