The Scoop on Grandmothers By Kristina Von Rosenvinge

Recently I came across a wonderful new book "Eye of my Heart". Barbara Graham, a noted writer herself, asked 27 writers to "reveal the hidden pleasures and perils of being a grandmother". There is not much literature out there for us grandmothers living in the 21st century. We are a much more diverse group then our grandmothers were. When I read "Eye of my Heart" I could relate to the struggles and joys these 27 grandmothers talked about in their stories. I have six grandchildren - three girls and three boys - two are local while four are in two different parts of the country. Although each story is unique I found myself being able to relate because I also am a grandmother.

I am familiar with the writings of a number of the authors. Yet to read their personal stories about being grandmothers feels like being allowed a glimpse into their families. The stories are touching and real and depict the diversity of family life. They talk about the struggles of working out the roles between adult children and grandparents, what to be called, how to decide when one is too involved or not enough, and the sheer joy of being a grandmother.

What makes these stories so good is that they are written by women who write from the heart. Each one of us who is a grandparent has a story to share. When I grew up my maternal grandmother lived with us. I am delighted that I have two grandchildren living nearby whom I see frequently. Yet, I know, that I like the freedom that my husband and I have of not having grandchildren living with us. I am more in touch with the legacy my grandmother has left. I know I am keeping parts of her alive because they are part of me. I find myself baking things she used to bake and showing caring like she used to. At the same time I am defining my own role in being a grandmother as did all the other grandmothers in "Eye of the Heart". The most important ingredient is being able to give love to the grandchildren and getting it back while being respectful of their parents.

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Kristina von Rosenvinge teaches relationship and self-growth skills for personal and business success.