Letters to our Grandchildren

 

 

When you were born your parents did everything for you. Feed you, clean you love you.  This is how you take care of your babies.  You are egocentric. When you grow up become world centric and give back in some special way. Mkmi and I are running for office so we can make Putnam a better place for people to live. ❤️  Grampy

 What would you do if you knew you could not fail?

   Several years ago, I met a martial arts instructor, Grandmaster Jhoon Rhee of Washington, D.C. Over the decades, he taught hundreds of Senators, members of Congress, and several world champions. Even at age 70, he was the perfect physical specimen (doing one thousand situps and pushups every day); he decided not to get us out on the floor to train physically; he just wanted to talk about how to be a Black Belt in life. Here are his basic “Home Rules For Children.” This might be a good printout for the refrigerator door. 1. Children Shall greet their parents with "Hi, Mom! Hi, Dad!" when they enter the home and tell their parents, "Goodbye," when they leave.  Good manners must be taught to young people, and they should be praised when they display the desired attributes until they become a habit. 2. Children will always be respectful of their parents, teachers and elders. My personal idea of respect is -treat people how you want to be treated. Some of us that are ...

Dear Grandkids, I want to share a little secret with you—one that will make your life richer, more exciting, and full of adventure. It’s simple: start a travel fund now! You might think travel is something only grown-ups do, but the best time to prepare for it is while you’re young. Here’s why: 1. The World is Big and Amazing – There are so many places to see, people to meet, and experiences to have. Whether it’s walking along a beach, exploring ancient castles, or trying new foods, travel opens your mind and heart in ways nothing else can. 2. Money Grows Over Time – Even saving a little bit now—pocket change, birthday money, or a small part of your allowance—can add up over the years. By the time you’re old enough to travel on your own, you’ll have a nice little fund waiting for you. 3. Independence and Confidence – Traveling teaches you how to be responsible, solve problems, and adapt to new situations. It’s one of the best ways to grow as a person. 4. Memories Over Things – In...

 When I saw this I just knew that someday this message would come in handy. P.s. Uncle James wants to watch this with you so bad. Love you with all my heart, Grampy