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I just got out of my car, am headed into a meeting, and left my two kids, 4 and 8, with my parents for the day as Portland schools are closed today.  My mom and dad regularly pick up my kids three days per week.  I think I speak for many, many parents who would not survive without the help of their parents when I send out a shout to my folks, and all the grandparents with kids in their care right now, and say, THANK YOU!  We couldn't do it without you!

Sorry I'll miss the show.  I'll catch it on line.  Great Subject.

REAL HEROES those grandparents, and great grandparents. Wow.

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