Where are all the Grandmothers?

Kevin and I were talking last night about the next generation in our family, some of their strengths and weaknesses and reviewing our own lives. We concluded that for both of us, it was our grandmothers who held the family together. Both were sweet, God fearing women who didn't rule with a heavy hand but instead a soft heart and lots of knee time, praying for us all. Our moms haven't had much of a chance to be grandmothers...for one reason or another. Quite frankly, they both deserve the down time. They were both Single Moms and raised 8 kids between them. So, what does that say for this generation? My generation must raise up and when our time comes and become the Grandmother's of past. We have to lead by example and remind our grandchildren and children that serving the Lord is the single most important thing you will ever do in your life. Then we must pray that that message will stick with them when their time comes. I never thought I would look forward to those "golden years" but I am ready!