Not everyone will understand the impact of a good big brother, but those who have one will know the special meaning of a “big brother.” Being the youngest of seven children, not only do I know what a big brother is, but I also understand what it is to have a big sister. Fondly, I remember standing on our porch with our mother, when I asked my big brother, Bub, if I could have his BB gun, now that he had a shotgun. I convinced him, by stating that each of us boys in the family would have a gun …
Recently our oldest grandson decided he would like to spread his wings and fly. This season of life can be challenging for parents and grandparents. During a transitional and relocation period, he had been living with my wife and I. It was just as hard to see him leave, as it was when his dad had left our home. His dad was also in complete agreement with the way we felt. A friend had asked me if we had attempted to stop him from going. I explained that we had not. Our grandson had his heart set on this adventure …