Dear Annie: In response to “One Grieving Grandmother to Another,” who was upset about not seeing her children and grandchildren on holidays, I was thinking she could try making her own “holidays” or special Sundays.
If invited ahead of time, her family might come together and be with her. Competition on regular holidays makes it hard for grown children to see all the family.
If there are birthday celebrations for grandkids, I think it’s perfectly OK to ask ahead if she may join the festivities, instead of waiting for them to extend the favor.
Sometimes, we just have to be proactive. — Understanding Grandma
Dear Understanding Grandma: Being proactive and creative is always a good thing.
Thank you for your suggestion.
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