Grand-Dads

GRAND DADSHUMOUR

August 30, 2002

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Speaking as a grandfather of twelve grandchildren, I am grateful for having been a father, and now a grandfather.

It’s a constant challenge, doing the right thing all the time.

I wonder if the grandkids know that saying, ‘Like father, like son’?

I’m gradually learning!

And how about this one:
Q. What’s grander than a dad?
A. A grand-dad!

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William Lackenby, Moss Vale, NSW, aged 76 years.
Bill and Joan have been married for 52 years.
They have four children and 12 grandchildren.

[Photo by Gianluca Carenza on Unsplash]

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