When most of us think of "Grandfather" we think of our own Grandfather. Although my Grandfather was a big influence in my life and the person I am today, I want to talk about my Grandchildren's Grandfather, my husband, Roger. He is the perfect Grandfather. He is kind, compassionate and playful. He teaches, loves and leads by example. 
He teaches his grandchildren just as he did his children, that family is very important and romance in a marriage should never die.
This man is an example to his three grandchildren. He does not just tell them about the scriptures and church. He takes them there.
He spends time with each Grandchild individually to make sure they know they are important.
He plays with them, teaches them to fish, garden, play ball and what I call "rough-house around". LOL 
Haley caught her first fish while fishing with her Grandfather. 
He got her and Parker their own fishing pole and taught them to fish.
This man is Parker's idol. Parker wants to be just like Grandpa (Ralphy as he jokingly calls him). Parker loves to watch cartoons while sitting on his Grandfather's lap. He loves to lay in his Grandfather's arms as he reads to him.
This man took off work and rushed the 9 hour drive immediately when his daughter was having emergency surgery. 
He was there when our youngest Grandson was born and was the one who seems to have held him the most, according to the photos. LOL This fact is only because he would not share the newborn too much with us.
So when I think of Grandfather, I think of this wonderful man who is learning to be the perfect Grandfather though experience and is doing an amazing job at it.
He is only 50 years old and is not only called "GrandPa" but he has already earned the title of "Grandfather".
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The following is about this challenge as posted by the group owner. This challenge ends tonight.
Our new model from September 18th-September 30th is GRANDFATHER.
Do not limit your mind to a person. There's also Grandfather Mountain, Granddaddy Long Legs, Grandfather Time, etc. To see what I mean, please read the Model Announcement Post.
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Submit your photos, images, stories, poems, etc. to the group by midnight (Central Time) on September 30th.
Tag your submissions with: models among us, models, life, grandfather
Please only submit a total of five entries. These can be 5 photos/images or 5 posts or a combination which totals five (i.e. 3 photos, 2 poems). If you submit more than 5, I will accept the first 5 and decline the rest.
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Be creative. Your submissions can be photo essays, stories, poems, photographs, drawings, and other artwork.
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When I think of the perfect grandfather I thnk of my Morfar, Danish for Mom's Dad. Search Morfar on Gather, and you'll find posts and pics galore. He really was wonderful, and I really miss him.
Our grandson is 7 month old and has already been "under the truck" with grandpa, he's been on horseback with grandpa and grandpa even has a backpack that he carries Dante in.
He's been at both of their births. He doesn't take them to church but he does read them their Bible stories.
You should join this new group. It is too late to do a post on Grandfathers but there is a new challenge up now on the group. YOu can read all about it at the group homepage and the Today ON Gather post.
Thanks for your kind comment.
My other Granddad died before I was born. He left my Grandmother to raise 11 kids by herself. She never remarried. She is another amazing influence on me. She was a strong and self sufficient woman. I admire her still. She is still alive today but not doing very well.
I know personally what a loving Grandparent can have on the life of a child. I wish every child had lots of caring and loving people in their lives. Sadly, in today's society, the ones who influence many our youth the most is celebrities and that breaks my heart.
My kids barely see their own grandparents. As you might remember, my mother-in-law died last year. And, my father-in-law lives about 40 minutes away. With homework, school, and everything else, it's hard to get time to visit.
My mom and dad, I won't even go into that right now.
But, I'm just very sad.
I do remember your MIL died. I am sorry this post made you feel sad. It was intended to be uplifting. I have been thinking of you and hope things get better for you soon.
Thank you for taking the time to read and comment on my post.
would love to see a review from your husband ; )
connie ~ now i cringe when a friend asks me to review their book. i did the same as you, trying to stay as tactful as possible. i haven't talked to that person since.
When I do a review, I write about how the book affected me personally. I find that readers love to know how the book will make them feel while reading it. For example, I read one book and I sit on the front porch and laughed the whole time I read it. I read one book and it scared me so bad I could not sleep. I like to share the emotions of that the author has the talent of making the reader feel.
I add the blurb from the back of the book and that is the only "spoiler" I put in the review.
I have added the information in the Monday edition of Today on Gather too