Friday, February 3, 2023
Family Spotlight: A Single Grandmother’s Story Of Love
Many people have a grandparent who has had a significant impact on their life. From passing along words of wisdom and tales of the “good old days,” grandparents have the power to leave a lasting impact and shape us, holding a special place in our hearts.
For some, grandparents aren’t just relatives we see at holidays or family reunions, rather they are present in our everyday lives: school pick-ups, weekend luncheons, family movie nights, school recitals, and so much more. And for others, grandparents act as the sole caregivers and providers in a family
That’s why, in this week’s blog post, we want to share the story of one such Kenzi’s Causes Family grandparent who has had a lasting effect on the kids in her life.
Barbara and her family have been a part of Kenzi’s Causes for nearly five years! Barbara is a single grandparent raising her five grandchildren who range in age from four to 17 years old. Naliea is 17, Layla is 10, Amya is 8, James is 6, and Angel is 5.
For Barbara, Kenzi’s Causes has allowed her the opportunity to provide experiences for her grandchildren that would otherwise be challenging to come by – sending her grandchildren to summer camp, having Christmas sponsors, and being a part of a community of families and volunteers who genuinely care.
But things have not always felt so abundant and joyful. Barbara moved back to the area in 2018/2019 and was missing her sense of community. For her, Kenzi’s Causes ended up being that missing piece and filled a gap that she’d been trying to close.
Meet Barbara and Her Family
Barbara and her family have been a part of Kenzi’s Causes for nearly five years! Barbara is a single grandparent raising her five grandchildren who range in age from four to 17 years old. Naliea is 17, Layla is 10, Amya is 8, James is 6, and Angel is 5.
For Barbara, Kenzi’s Causes has allowed her the opportunity to provide experiences for her grandchildren that would otherwise be challenging to come by – sending her grandchildren to summer camp, having Christmas sponsors, and being a part of a community of families and volunteers who genuinely care.
But things have not always felt so abundant and joyful. Barbara moved back to the area in 2018/2019 and was missing her sense of community. For her, Kenzi’s Causes ended up being that missing piece and filled a gap that she’d been trying to close.
