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FROM THE AUTHOR OF FINALLY>

""A Tribute to Grandparents Raising Their Grandchildren" by Rolanda T. Pyle

Thank you

We gather here to celebrate you for all you’ve done

For caring for your granddaughter and your grandson

You took on this awesome task that no one else could do,

Because no one loves and cares

for your grandchild quite like you.

You had the courage to start all over again

Raising your grandchildren at an age when

You thought you might retire, travel and rest

But the children needed caregivers,

and they needed the best.

Some came to you in pampers and most in tears

Needing nurturing and someone who cares.

Others came as toddlers, exploring the world on the run

You couldn’t believe this happened —

after you thought that you were done.

Still others came at school age,

when they needed guidance and direction

Science may have you baffled but

you are great at giving affection.

And some of you have teenagers, oh my, what can I say.

Just keep reminding yourself

that they won’t stay this way.

We know it has not been easy – often quite a heavy load

And there have been many bumps along the road

You’ve been misunderstood, labeled

and denied the services you need

Often criticized and not recognized for your labor

or your good deed.

But we are here to honor you who have done so much

To change the lives of children with your special touch

We thank you grandparents: we thank you once,

we thank you twice

And know you are appreciated for the rest of your life.

Thank you, grandparents.

—From Finally

by Rolanda T. Pyle

Portrait of Rolanda T. Pyle

Rainbow Links

Amazon.com: Beneath His Everlasting Wings Rolanda T. Pyle's compilation devotionals and poetry.
Amazon.com: Finally Rolanda T. Pyle's collection of poetry and stories.
Amazon.com: Gumbo for the Soul Rolanda contributed a poem to this award winning anthology.
Amazon.com: Gumbo for the Soul 2 Rolanda contributed a poem and a memoir to this sequel to the award winning anthology.
Amazon.com: To Grandmother's House We Go and Stay Rolanda contributed a chapter to this resource guide and study.
APOOO Bookclub African American author and reader site profile of Rolanda T. Pyle.
Beautiful Women – Like You and Me Rolanda contributed the poem, "Black Woman, Tired."
The Billie Holiday Theatre Independent African American theatre in Brooklyn.
Black History Month Celebration! Profiles of African American Social Workers: Rolanda T. Pyle. Featured interview on The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) website.
Black People in the Bible An intriguing study of the African origins of many Biblical figures by a Brooklyn author.
C&B Books Distribution Distributors of RoRo's Rainbow Communications books.
Catch the Wave Ministries was designed for pastors, laypersons, and disciples of Christ to assist them in finding their way out of the nominal Christian walk.
Chicken Soup for the African American Woman's Soul Rolanda T. Pyle reviewed contributions for inclusion in this collection.
ChristianStoryteller.com Featuring the latest in fine Christian and family values books. Rolanda Pyle's page is here.
Cynthia Bullock VA: Your Virtual Hands Cynthia is a gifted virtual assistant who will help you run your business, not be run by your business.
GRAND The magazine for grandparents.
Gumbo for the Soul Publications Rolanda's works are featured in both Gumbo for the Soul anthologies.
Hue-Man Bookstore & Cafe
Pick up your copy of Finally at this famous Harlem bookstore and cafe.
Images & Illuminations RoRo's Rainbow Communications website developer and book designer.
Iowa City Senior Center Television Online Interview with Rolanda T. Pyle.
The King in Me: Blessings in My Life One woman's online journal.
Lindamichellebaron's World of Rhythm & Rhyme An outstanding poet and educator. Rolanda T. Pyle's poems, "Sing" and "A Tribute to Daddy's Music" were featured this past April as part of Lindamichellebaron's "Thirty Days of Poetry" celebration.
Mama Foundation for the Arts Gospel, jazz and R&B arts presented through theatre, performance and education.
Mama Nomusa This storyteller and educational consultant has just published a memoir in prose and poetry entitled It's Been a Long Time Coming...
Official Website of Leslie Pearl Bailey-Clarke We recommend this gifted voice instructor.
University of Sankore Press Essential Black Studies books, textbooks and Kwanzaa gifts.

Links updated 7/31/10

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RORO'S RAINBOW COMMUNICATIONS
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