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About 1 billion people in the world today are grandparents. Because humans are living longer, we are spending more time in the grandparenting role compared to past generations. As a result, more and more people are embracing the silver age of wisdom and the perks that come with it.

So as a tribute to all those perfectly fluffy apple pies only grandmas know how to make, and to these seriously useful handy skills you can only thank your grandpa for, Bored Panda has compiled this joyful list of wholesome grandparents.

From grandparents meeting their newborn grandchild for the first time and crying their eyes out from happiness, to grandma knitting a rainbow sweater after her granddaughter came out as bi, this is the grandlove we all deserve in life.

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    My 90-Year Old Grandma Mailed A Homemade Vest For Me To "Wear To Parties". It's Amazing

    My 90-Year Old Grandma Mailed A Homemade Vest For Me To "Wear To Parties". It's Amazing

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    For the first time in history, there are more elderly people in the world than young children, according to the United Nations. Their figures reveal that the number of over-65s surpassed that of under-fives at the end of 2018. There are now around 705 million people over 65 on the planet, while those aged 0-4 number about 680 million.

    Paradoxically, even though more people than ever are turning into grandparents, aging is still largely considered taboo in Western society. The anti-aging market is soaring with P&S Intelligence calculating its revenue will be worth $421.4 Billion by 2030. Numbers are staggering, but they reveal so much more than that. What if the fear of getting old is so widespread it has become a sort of fuel for the consumer market of our century?

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    Grandfather With Vitiligo Crochets Dolls To Make Children With This Condition Feel Better

    Grandfather With Vitiligo Crochets Dolls To Make Children With This Condition Feel Better

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    This Grandpa Seems To Be Really Cool

    This Grandpa Seems To Be Really Cool

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    After Not Seeing My Grandparents For Months, They Finally Figured Out How “To Work Facetime.” This Was My Grandpa’s Face When He Saw Me

    After Not Seeing My Grandparents For Months, They Finally Figured Out How “To Work Facetime.” This Was My Grandpa’s Face When He Saw Me

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    To find out more about why our society is so obsessed with youth, and what implications it has on ourselves, Bored Panda reached out to Meg Selig, a counselor, writer and book author who recently released a book “Silver Sparks: Thoughts on Growing Older, Wiser, and Happier.

    “The fear of getting old is so common that it even has its own acronym—FOGO, the Fear of Getting Old,” Meg said and continued: “A survey of Americans by the drug company Pfizer found that 87% of people have at least one fear about getting old. (I was surprised to find that 13% of people don’t have any anxiety about getting old.) 23% of Americans worry about decline in their physical ability, 15% worry about memory loss, 12% fear running out of money, and 12% are concerned about chronic illness. Only 10% of those surveyed say they fear dying.”

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    Dedication Level - Love

    Dedication Level - Love

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    My Nana Knitted A Blanket For A Baby Elephant Called Khanyisa In South Africa, It Arrived Yesterday From The UK After 4 Months And She Is So Happy

    My Nana Knitted A Blanket For A Baby Elephant Called Khanyisa In South Africa, It Arrived Yesterday From The UK After 4 Months And She Is So Happy

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    Grandpa Pushed Grandma Out Of The Way Before Getting Run Over By Some Moron In A Van

    Grandpa Pushed Grandma Out Of The Way Before Getting Run Over By Some Moron In A Van

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    However, Meg also shared some reassuring information which is that “Worldwide surveys consistently show that the stereotypes of grumpy, unhappy, or decrepit older people are false.” She also added that numerous surveys and studies reveal that in fact, older people are happier people, despite the challenges that aging brings.

    “One of my goals in writing my book on healthy aging, Silver Sparks: Thoughts on Growing Older, Wiser, and Happier, was to ease fears that younger people may have about aging,” she said and added that: “For the record, I am an incredibly happy older person at age 76—happier, in fact, than I have ever been. And most older people are healthy, too. Only 1-2% of 'olders' over 65 live in nursing homes.”

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    The book author believes that no one of any age ought to let their age define who they are. “At the same time, I do think there are unique qualities about being older. Some of those qualities: the desire to leave a legacy; an emphasis on personal growth; the willingness to mentor and nurture the 'youngers'; the ability to appreciate the small moments of pleasure that life provides,” she explained.

    “A few more words about pleasure: In Okinawa, Japan, people live longer than anywhere else in the world. They have cultivated the ability to find joy in the small things and have even given this ability a name—ikigai.” It turns out that researchers believe it is “ikigai” that accounts for the Okinawans’ longevity.

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    Grandpa Makes An Amazing Cradle For His Grandson

    Grandpa Makes An Amazing Cradle For His Grandson

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    My Grandfather Built A Floating Dock For Turtles In The Lake By Their House, And The Turtles Love It

    My Grandfather Built A Floating Dock For Turtles In The Lake By Their House, And The Turtles Love It

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    When asked how aging affects or doesn't affect our personalities, Meg said that there is one factor that can affect a person’s satisfaction with aging, their daily happiness, and their longevity. “That factor is whether a person has a purpose in life. That purpose can be a so-called 'higher purpose' like helping others, volunteering, writing, creating a work of art, or contributing to the welfare of one’s family or community.”

    The purpose can also be just enjoying the moment and having fun. “A former colleague said after he retired, 'If it isn’t fun, I don’t do it.' That was his purpose. It doesn’t matter what your purpose is as long as it gives you something to look forward to when you get up in the morning,” the author explained.

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    Every Hat

    Every Hat

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    The First Selfie My Grandpa Took With His New Phone

    The First Selfie My Grandpa Took With His New Phone

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    Meg also said that her work purpose is sharing information on healthy aging, happiness, and habits. “I do this through my 'Changepower' blog at psychologytoday.com, my books, and social media. Thanks to this mission, my personality has changed,” she revealed and added that “I am more confident, more focused, and a better communicator than when I was younger.”

    Meg concluded that “personality changes are linked with your own decisions about how you want to spend your 'bonus years' of life. There's no one right answer—just the answer that works best for you.”

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    93 Year Old Grandma And Her Grandson Recreating Up

    93 Year Old Grandma And Her Grandson Recreating Up

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    This Is The Last Note My Grandfather Left My Grandma Before He Died. He Attached It To His Will Because He Knew That'd The Only Time She Would Find It

    This Is The Last Note My Grandfather Left My Grandma Before He Died. He Attached It To His Will Because He Knew That'd The Only Time She Would Find It

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    #24

    100 Years Apart. My Grandfather On His 103rd Birthday With My 3-Year-Old Daughter. This Picture Is Priceless To Me

    100 Years Apart. My Grandfather On His 103rd Birthday With My 3-Year-Old Daughter. This Picture Is Priceless To Me

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    My Grandma Wanted To See The Ocean One Last Time Before Checking Into Hospice. Her Face Says It All

    My Grandma Wanted To See The Ocean One Last Time Before Checking Into Hospice. Her Face Says It All

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    I Told My Grandma I Was Bisexual A Few Weeks Ago And Today She Gave Me This

    I Told My Grandma I Was Bisexual A Few Weeks Ago And Today She Gave Me This

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    #29

    My Grandpa's Cat Passed Away Early December. He Was Crushed And Didn't Want To Insensitively Replace Her, But He Was So Lonely

    My Grandpa's Cat Passed Away Early December. He Was Crushed And Didn't Want To Insensitively Replace Her, But He Was So Lonely

    He let my mom help him find a new kitten after a couple weeks. This is the picture she sent me.

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    My Oma (Grandmother) Made Me This Quilt For My Graduation. She Thought The Rainbows Would Be Good Because I’m Gay. My Grandparents Are New To This Whole Gay Thing But They Are Doing Their Best

    My Oma (Grandmother) Made Me This Quilt For My Graduation. She Thought The Rainbows Would Be Good Because I’m Gay. My Grandparents Are New To This Whole Gay Thing But They Are Doing Their Best

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    My Grandma, 96, With My Grandpa, 100, Hours Before Her Death This Weekend. 77 Years Of Marriage

    My Grandma, 96, With My Grandpa, 100, Hours Before Her Death This Weekend. 77 Years Of Marriage

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    #32

    A Grandpa Got A Cochlea Implant Tattoo To Become Like His Grandson

    A Grandpa Got A Cochlea Implant Tattoo To Become Like His Grandson

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    My Dog Gets Really Anxious In The Car, So My Grandma Asked To Sit In The Back With Him. The Whole Car Ride All I Heard Was “It’s Okay, We’re Almost There Brave Boy”

    My Dog Gets Really Anxious In The Car, So My Grandma Asked To Sit In The Back With Him. The Whole Car Ride All I Heard Was “It’s Okay, We’re Almost There Brave Boy”

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    My Great-Grandma, Who Will Be 103 On Valentine’s Day, Laughing With My 2-Month-Old Daughter

    My Great-Grandma, Who Will Be 103 On Valentine’s Day, Laughing With My 2-Month-Old Daughter

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    My 84-Year-Old Grandmother Apologized For Having To Wear Her Nightgown In Front Of Us

    My 84-Year-Old Grandmother Apologized For Having To Wear Her Nightgown In Front Of Us

    I said it was no problem and that it actually looked very comfortable, so she immediately offered one to me. It's not like I could have rejected this generous gift...

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    My Cat Ripped Open His Favorite Toy. This Is My Grandma Sewing It Back Together

    My Cat Ripped Open His Favorite Toy. This Is My Grandma Sewing It Back Together

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    #38

    My Grandma Can't Protest On The Streets, But She Still Wants To Show Her Solidarity And Support

    My Grandma Can't Protest On The Streets, But She Still Wants To Show Her Solidarity And Support

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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Grandmas are one of the most precious and wonderful things in the world. They lived through some tough times and know their s**t. My gran is much more tolerant, feministic, anti-racist and anti-fascistic than my mother. She has seen nazis and segregation, she had lost almost everything on the flight and been treated poorly by men. She would never want any of this for the next generation.

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    #39

    My Grandma Watering Me So I Would Grow (1991). Next Month She’ll Be 98

    My Grandma Watering Me So I Would Grow (1991). Next Month She’ll Be 98

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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I saw this pic in the header of this article and came here specifically for this cuteness!!

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    #40

    Today My 3 Year Old Son And His 89 Year Old Great Grandma Teamed Up To Catch Both Their First Fish. He Hooked It She Reeled It In

    Today My 3 Year Old Son And His 89 Year Old Great Grandma Teamed Up To Catch Both Their First Fish. He Hooked It She Reeled It In

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    #41

    Reunited With Grandpa After 15 Years

    Reunited With Grandpa After 15 Years

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    Every Year My 90-Year-Old Grandma Crochets Hats For Kids In Need. This Year One Of Her Assigned Teens Wrote That They Were Bi In The "About You" Section

    Every Year My 90-Year-Old Grandma Crochets Hats For Kids In Need. This Year One Of Her Assigned Teens Wrote That They Were Bi In The "About You" Section

    She asked me what it meant and I explained. On her own, she researched and made a hat that includes both the flag & the girl's favorite color, green.

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    #45

    My Grandma Ringing The Bell After Officially Winning Her Battle With Breast Cancer Today

    My Grandma Ringing The Bell After Officially Winning Her Battle With Breast Cancer Today

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    When We Moved My Grandma Bought A Towel For When I'd Come. 12 Years Later, She Still Hangs The Same Duck Towel For Me When I Arrive

    When We Moved My Grandma Bought A Towel For When I'd Come. 12 Years Later, She Still Hangs The Same Duck Towel For Me When I Arrive

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    She Drew A Picture Of Her Dream Dress, And Her Grandma Made It For Her

    She Drew A Picture Of Her Dream Dress, And Her Grandma Made It For Her

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    Went Out Fishing With My Grandpa This Evening And There Was This One Kid Who Had Some Sort Of Mental Handicap

    Went Out Fishing With My Grandpa This Evening And There Was This One Kid Who Had Some Sort Of Mental Handicap

    About halfway through our fishing, his rod broke and there were several knots in his line. Not only did my grandpa completely fix his rod he untied the knots. Never been more proud of him.

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    My Dad Meeting My Son For The First Time Yesterday. I’ve Never Seen My Dad So Happy. Feels Real Good, Man

    My Dad Meeting My Son For The First Time Yesterday. I’ve Never Seen My Dad So Happy. Feels Real Good, Man

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    Nap

    Nap

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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This should be higher. This guy is awesome. I mean look at him, middle of a big ass field, out!

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    My 78 Year Old Chinese Grandma Who Spent Most Of Her Life Living In China Has Been Trying To Learn English. She Sometimes Sends Me Wholesome Messages In English

    My 78 Year Old Chinese Grandma Who Spent Most Of Her Life Living In China Has Been Trying To Learn English. She Sometimes Sends Me Wholesome Messages In English

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    I Decided To Go Back To College In My 30's And My Grandma Sends Me A Card Every Month For Support

    I Decided To Go Back To College In My 30's And My Grandma Sends Me A Card Every Month For Support

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    My Grandma Meeting Her Great-Granddaughter For The First Time In A Surprise Visit

    My Grandma Meeting Her Great-Granddaughter For The First Time In A Surprise Visit

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    My Grandfather Bought These In 1956 And Gave Them To Me When He Retired In 1996. I Hope He's Proud That He Inspired Me To Become An Engineer

    My Grandfather Bought These In 1956 And Gave Them To Me When He Retired In 1996. I Hope He's Proud That He Inspired Me To Become An Engineer

    I've carried them on many jobs in multiple countries over 3 continents. 

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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    they are in good condition too! grandpa really takes care of his stuff so he can give it to ya

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    Went To Senior Community Breakfast With Granpa In Law And Saw One Senior Handing Out Printed Memes To The Other Seniors

    Went To Senior Community Breakfast With Granpa In Law And Saw One Senior Handing Out Printed Memes To The Other Seniors

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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My grandma does this.lol She prints them out and takes them to her ladies church group, and she pins her favourite onese to the fridge.

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    #57

    It's A Match

    It's A Match

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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hmm...Why in the world are they showing us a picture of an empty chair?!?! Weird.....🤷

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    #59

    My Grandma Is 89 And Her Groom Is 86. They Met 9 Months Ago And Fell Madly In Love, Showing It's Never Too Late To Begin Again

    My Grandma Is 89 And Her Groom Is 86. They Met 9 Months Ago And Fell Madly In Love, Showing It's Never Too Late To Begin Again

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    #60

    My Grandma Turns 101 Today! Here's A Photo Of Her Working Out

    My Grandma Turns 101 Today! Here's A Photo Of Her Working Out

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    #61

    My Grandma Had A 10th Birthday Party For Her Dog

    My Grandma Had A 10th Birthday Party For Her Dog

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    #62

    My Grandpa Met Tucker For The First Time Today

    My Grandpa Met Tucker For The First Time Today

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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭 im catsitting a kitty named meeka lol

    #63

    My 91-Year-Old Grandpa Asked To Switch Hats For A Photo - “So I Can Be ‘Cool’ Like You!”

    My 91-Year-Old Grandpa Asked To Switch Hats For A Photo - “So I Can Be ‘Cool’ Like You!”

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    Sweet Grandma

    Sweet Grandma

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    #65

    There Is Almost Exactly 100 Years Of Age Between My Son (2) And My Grandfather (102)

    There Is Almost Exactly 100 Years Of Age Between My Son (2) And My Grandfather (102)

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    #66

    Did A Christmas Scavenger Hunt. This Is What My Grandpa Sent For 3 Wise Men

    Did A Christmas Scavenger Hunt. This Is What My Grandpa Sent For 3 Wise Men

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    My 92 Year-Old Grandpa Takes My 91 Year-Old Grandma Dinner In Bed Every Night

    My 92 Year-Old Grandpa Takes My 91 Year-Old Grandma Dinner In Bed Every Night

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    Awesome Grandpa

    Awesome Grandpa

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    #70

    This Wholesome Grandpa

    This Wholesome Grandpa

    My sister went to visit our grandparents today and our grandfather (who unfortunately has dementia) felt really sad for the dogs who had to stay outside. So he spent the day entertaining them by showing them various paintings.

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    #71

    My Son Met His Great Great Grandma Today

    My Son Met His Great Great Grandma Today

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    #72

    I Just Found Out That My Grandmother Has Spent Her Time During Covid Hitting The Weights, She Turns 85 Next Week

    I Just Found Out That My Grandmother Has Spent Her Time During Covid Hitting The Weights, She Turns 85 Next Week

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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What?!?! EIGHTY FIVE?!?! She doesn't look a day past 70y/o. You go grandma....absolutely crushing it over there!!!

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    #73

    Birthday Present From My Grandma. She Gets It, Man

    Birthday Present From My Grandma. She Gets It, Man

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    Spongebob

    Spongebob

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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In 500 years at some Antiques Roadshow the experts will be puzzled at the unknown deity depicted on this rug.

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    My Wonderful Grandmother Has Alzheimers. My 91 Year Old Grandfather Stuck It Out While I Explained Over The Phone How To Facetime, And He Did It! Now I Get To See Them Every Day And Talk To My Gram

    My Wonderful Grandmother Has Alzheimers. My 91 Year Old Grandfather Stuck It Out While I Explained Over The Phone How To Facetime, And He Did It! Now I Get To See Them Every Day And Talk To My Gram

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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    my gram has Alzheimers too. 81? and going strong. (ya i know young gram)

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    #76

    My Grandma Bought Me A New Shirt Today. I'm 34

    My Grandma Bought Me A New Shirt Today. I'm 34

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    Five Generations. My 94-Year-Old Great Grandfather Meeting His Great Great-Grandson For The First And Only Time

    Five Generations. My 94-Year-Old Great Grandfather Meeting His Great Great-Grandson For The First And Only Time

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    #78

    Sent A Text To My Grandparents, They Were So Happy They Framed It

    Sent A Text To My Grandparents, They Were So Happy They Framed It

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    #79

    This Grandma Just Turned 105 Years Old Today

    This Grandma Just Turned 105 Years Old Today

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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I saw a grandma that was celebrating her 100th birthday with a shirt that said "When I die, take the bouquet off my coffin and throw it. Whoever catches it is next!"

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    This Is My Grandpa/Dad. I'm Adopted By My Grandparents

    This Is My Grandpa/Dad. I'm Adopted By My Grandparents

    He’s survived bacterial meningitis and the doctors were 99% sure he was going to die. He is the nicest and funniest guy I know and he would do anything for me. Every time he does something I smile, because he means so much to me

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    My Grandfather Worked His Whole Career As An Engineer. Yesterday He Bought Himself This Shirt