Thanksgiving is a wonderful opportunity to contemplate the blessings of adult blended families. If you are an adult child of a parent remarried later in life, consider the peace of knowing that mom or dad has a companion caring for her or him. If your parent is in a good marriage, other blessings may include your parent’s improved physical and emotional health or better financial stability. Or you may be blessed to have developed a friendship with your new stepparent. Remarried parents may count among their blessings a loving spouse, supportive children, or adoring grandchildren. Some older brides or grooms become a grandparent for the first time upon marriage. They relish the unconditional love shown by children. Ron said, “Emma’s grandchildren are the best thing that ever happened to me.”

      Whatever the circumstances of your adult stepfamily may be, look for the silver lining and be grateful. Take your gratitude one step further by saying thank you. If you are having a hard time finding any blessing, then determine to initiate changes throughout the coming year to improve your relationships. You can make a difference.

Posted: November 28th, 2007 under stepfamily relationships, holidays.
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