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CCA’s annual Grandparents’ Day is an opportunity for our students to honor these special people, each one making an important impact in the life of his or her grandchild. We asked our 3rd - 5th graders to complete the statement, “I love my grandparent because . . .” Following are some of the scores of student responses. Enjoy.

” . . . because they love Jesus Christ.”

” . . . because they don’t scold me like my parents.”

” . . . because they are always so loving.”

”. . . because they love us so much that they spoil us.”

”. . . because they let me sleep over. They also let me play and let me watch TV and take me places.”

”. . . because they take care of our family.”

”. . . because they always mention how beautiful I am.”

”. . . because they are good cooks.”

”. . . because they love me and take care of me.”

”. . . because they put a smile on my face.”

”. . . because they take me fishing.”

”. . . because they are sweet, funny and caring, and they love me.”

”. . . because we play games sometimes.”

”. . . because they love me and they always take good care of me. Every grandma spoils but not every grandma loves.”

”. . . because whenever they cook me a meal, they make it a circus. Once grandpa flipped a pancake and it got stuck to the ceiling!”

”. . . because they do special projects with me like building with wood and sewing.”

”. . . because they love Jesus and show it in everything they do, and they spoil me by buying lots of stuff.”

”. . . because my grandma brought me to Jesus and my grandpa helps me in school.”

”. . . because my grandpa tells funny jokes and helps with our homework.”

”. . . because they teach me alot!”

”. . . because they are loyal to me.”

”. . . because she takes me to the flea market.”

”. . . because they are so adventurous.”

”. . . because they are grand. They help me when I need help. They truly are my heroes.”

”. . . because they are always there, even when it’s not convenient for them.”

”. . . because they treat me right; they tell me right from wrong and they are Christians.”

”. . . because I can turn to them whenever I need something.”

”. . . because she rocks and she gives me candy.”

”. . . because they tell me stories about when they were children.”

”. . . because she helps me and gives me wisdom.”

”. . . because they are helpful and they take care of me when I am scared.”

”. . . because my grandma teaches science and my grandpa spoils me. They love me and they love God!”