A grandparent's promise

 

“A Grandparent’s Promise”

I won’t just love you loudly—

I’ll love you in the quiet ways too.

The ones that don’t ask for anything back.

I’ll be the arms that are always open.

The voice that never rushes you.

The place you run to

when the world feels too loud.

I won’t just show up for the big moments—

I’ll be there for the ordinary ones…

because those are the ones

you’ll remember most.

I’ll clap the loudest.

Pray the hardest.

And believe in you—

even when you don’t yet believe in yourself.

I’ll tell you stories

about who your parent used to be…

before life got heavy,

before time moved so fast.

I’ll give you patience.

Second chances.

Too many hugs.

And snacks you probably shouldn’t have.

I’ll hold your hand

just a little longer than I need to—

because I already know

how quickly this all goes.

One day,

you won’t need me like this.

And that’s okay.

Because my love isn’t going anywhere.

My prayers won’t slow down.

And my heart will always recognize yours

as one of its greatest gifts.

This is my promise—

for as long as I’m here…

and even after.

🤍