Robin Newman

I am not a Grandma!



Posted: Saturday, February 14, 2009

by Robin Newman
Robin J

I used to think I was aging gracefully letting go of the things of youth a new age saint that was until I crossed the border from 45 to 46. Some how this seemed like one small step for people in denial and one giant leap for a menopausal graying sagging in all the wrong places woman.

I have a lovely young friend who is 26 and blessed with a beautiful two year old daughter who I am blessed to babysit every now and then. This is how our last conversation went:

Friend "I thought you were about the same age as my parents (late 50's) wow you could have been my mother" and as if that wasn't enough "You can be Jane's adoptive grandmother."

Now I had been thinking along the lines of Aunty Robin Grandma Robin was a bit much I think I am still suffering post traumatic stress. I did not want to be reminded the things of youth were slipping away did not wanted to be confronted with a life maybe not as I had planned.

Isn't strange how we are conditioned to believe we should be put out to pasture after a certain age. We give up on dreams let go of ambitions take less risks cling to the familiar rather than step into the unknown.

But the Universe always has a way of dropping me little messages to shake me awake. Last night I sat with millions of others in front of the television and watched the happy birthday tribute to Nelson Mandela. Half way through the commentator spoke of how Mandela was 71 when he was released from jail. Wow at 71 he stepped into his greatness led a nation inspired the world created hope in hearts where before there was none and here I am 46 and moaning that my life was over.

I realize now the only thing limiting me is me not age because while age may slow the body it does not take away the possibilities the pathways to greatness that are available to everyone no matter how old they are.

And how blessed am I to have the honor of being an adoptive grandma to a special little girl. I can make sure she grows up knowing her greatness is not one thing it is many things strung over a lifetime and the Creator will continually put in front of her opportunities to step into this greatness until the very last breathe she takes.

Grandma Robin Signing Off

When one woman looks into the eyes of another she will always see herself reflected. As women we have a common bond which goes beyond colour religion or sexuality.

When we stand beside each other support and encourage each other we become women empowered. Robin J is an Australia Psychic living in Canada who designs workshops, tips and tools designed to help woman step into the Goddess they were born to be.


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Top-level comments on this article: (2 total)
» left by Susan Thom
 3 years 93 days ago.
179 fans.
hi grandma robin,
 
this was a touching and well written article.
 
i enjoyed reading, and could read more, which i did, now i have to go back and comment on that one as well.
 
thank you for sharing and i hope you continue writing,
 
welsome to searchwarp,
 
best regards,
 
sue thom
» left by Robin Newman 3 years 93 days ago.
12 fans.
Thank you for the welcome and the kind words
» left by Sandra E. Graham
from Paragould, Ar USA 3 years 90 days ago.
Robin, great article. I'm a grandma and have been for about 16 years. I guess I starting preparing myself for it early because after passing thirty, I never looked back--only forward--and I have enjoyed all those years and hope for many more to come----as a grandma.
 
Thanks for sharing. And Welcome to SearchWarp.
 
Sandra
» left by Robin Newman 3 years 90 days ago.
12 fans.
Thank you for the warm welcome I will be exploring the site and other Authors soon
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