National Grandparent's Day 2007

 

Marian H. McQuade
Founder, National
Grandparents Day

Celebrate National Grandparent's Day this Sunday September 9, 2007! In 1978, President Jimmy Carter proclaimed that National Grandparents Day would be celebrated the first Sunday after Labor Day, thanks to the efforts of Marion McQuade. The statute's preamble cites the day's purpose as: "to honor grandparents, to give grandparents and opportunity to show love for their children's children, and to help children become aware of the strength, information, and guidance older people can offer." See the National Grandparents Day web site: http://www.grandparents-day.com .

Marion is a housewife from Fayette County, West Virginia who championed the cause of lonely elderly in nursing homes. She hoped to persuade grandchildren to tap the wisdom and heritage of their grandparents.

Some ideas for expressing your love for your grandparents or the elderly:

1. Visit your grandparents and look at or help preserve their photographs.
2. Cook them a special meal and play games or talk about their heritage.
3. Make some cards and visit the elderly in your local nursing home.
4. Call your grandparents on the telephone if you can't visit them in person.

Note: Score for the Poor Soccer Camp (story in BristowEnews.com) supports the "Little Sisters of the Poor," St. Joseph's Home, 1503 Michael Road, Richmond, VA 23229. Write to Sister Josephine if you would like to help support the Sisters of the Poor in their work to provide nursing and assisted living services to the elderly poor.

 

Date Published: 2007-09-05 06:00:00

Section: Holidays 2007, Photos: National Grand Parents Day,