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Grands Are the Greatest: Meet Carl Carter
Your granddaughters, Amara (9) and Svea (8), know you as Paw Paw and Papa—what does it mean to you to hold those special names? It means the world to me. […]
Grands Are the Greatest: Meet Sallie Brock
Sallie, what do you admire most about your grandson with autism? Sallie: Three qualities that come to mind about Jack are kindness to others, empathy to his degree of understanding, […]
Grands Are the Greatest: Meet Yvonne and Archie Hardin
What is your experience like having six grands (three boys and three girls), ranging from one year old to 11 years old? Being a grandparent of six grandchildren is a challenge. […]
Grands Are the Greatest: Meet Jill Struthers
How would you describe the personalities of your grandchildren, Jase (6) and Maggie (2)? Jill Struthers: Jase is very outgoing. He never meets a stranger! He loves meeting new people […]
Grands Are the Greatest: Meet Bonnie Vinson
How many grandchildren do you have, Bonnie? Bonnie: We have five grandchildren: Luke (19), Lilly Kate (17), Hubb (15), Henry (13), and Walker (13). How did you get the nickname […]
Grands Are the Greatest: Meet Patricia McCurdy
Patricia, how has having two granddaughters (four and two years old) and raising your niece (seven) fulfilled your life? Patricia: Having them in our lives has brought us so much […]
Grands Are the Greatest: Meet Judy Barranco
Judy, what is it like having four granddaughters? Judy: If I had to answer in one word, I would say “fun!” It is a unique gift to have so many […]
Grands Are the Greatest: Meet Arleshia Johnson
What has raising your grandchildren, now ages 6 and 5, taught you? Arleshia: Raising my granddaughters has taught me patience, resilience, and unconditional love. I had to learn how to […]
Grands Are the Greatest: Meet Debra and Norman Bell
What’s it like having 15 grandchildren (10 girls and five boys), ranging in age from four to 23? It is busy all the time. I keep a calendar with the […]
Grands Are the Greatest: Meet Billie Tomberlin
With five grandchildren ranging from ages five to 19 years old, how have they enriched your life? Having five grandchildren ranging from five to 19 years old allows us to […]