He would carry a copy of my first book in his pants, & would pull it out for strangers. “This was written by my granddaughter!” He’d say beaming.
My parents have now been married 39 years and have exemplified for me what a marriage should be. My dad will tell you today that my grandpa became a father to him. They loved each other.
Grace in this journey toward racial reconciliation will be crucial. It is holy work.
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This post originally appeared at I’m That Wife: Marriage & Motherhood, published with permission.
