Great Grandpa’s Parting Gift – Guideposts

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Niki was the apple of her great-grandpa’s eye. He loved to spoil her even more than I did, and I was her grandmother! If Niki’s mother said no candy, her great-grandpa slipped her a piece. When Niki wanted a toy, her great-grandpa bought it. Niki was one lucky girl!

 

While I was visiting one day, Niki said that she wanted a turtle.

 

“Those things carry disease,” her mother said, wrinkling her nose.

 

“How about a fish instead,” I suggested. But Niki was adamant. She wanted a turtle. I was glad Great-grandpa wasn’t there.

 

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