Shellie Rushing Tomlinson - Rocking It Grand: 18 Ways to Be a Game-Changing Grandma

In their new book, Chrys and Shellie will remind you about what youre good at, inspire you to do what youre passionate about, and figure out what will outlast you. When you turn the last page, youll want to go do these things for your kids. This book is one for the ages.

MARIA GOFF, wife, mom, grandma, and author of Love Lives Here

Being a grandparent ROCKS. Watching my friends Chrys and Shellie share about grandparenting rocks as well. I love the way they honestly and transparently share about their families. And in whatever season these two find themselves, they share that journey with the rest of us. Honored to call them friends. Now... LETS ROCK! Serve well! Love big! It ALL matters!

SANDI PATTY PESLIS

Food, family, fun, and faith combine beautifully in this offering from the hearts and minds of two women who know the business of grandma love inside and out.

LISA WINGATE, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Before We Were Yours and The Book of Lost Friends

I adore this book! Not only did I feel encouraged by the gentle Solomonesque wisdom for nurturing thriving relationships with my own five grands offered by girlfriendauthors Chrys and Shellie, I was LOL entertained by their hilarious and often poignant stories of grandparenting that are drawn from their own lives. I love how Rocking It Grand motivates us sweetly ripened gals (and guys!) to remain vital people with our own interests as we age. Who wants to rattle around like shucked corn husks after harvest? Not me! Not you! This awesome little book will help us bound out of our rocking chairs and seize priceless opportunities to teach our progeny by example... and when necessary, to use words! Rocking It Grand gets my highest commendation.

DEBORA M. COTY, multiple awardwinning author of over 40 inspirational books, including the bestselling Too Blessed to Be Stressed series, with over 1.3 million books in multiple languages worldwide

Chrys and Shellie have reminded me that we grandparents are gamechangers! Not only that, but we can raise the ceiling for our grandkids! Matter of fact, our ceiling becomes their floor to walk on and live out our legacy. Our works/legacy will outlive us (Revelation 14:13)! Nice to know that we can set the stage for those coming after us! This is FUN FAITH!

DENNIS SWANBERG, Americas minister of encouragement

Rocking It Grand feels like Im sitting on the porch listening in as two wise women share wisdom, faith, funny stories, and recipes. I walked away with a buffet of inspiration and instruction to call on as I walk out my Grand journey oh, and an amazing host of cookie recipes. Shellie and Chrys share from their personal grand journeys, and the stories they share are sweet, life-giving, and at times challenging. But I know this: Im encouraged to lean more into my grandparent time it is so sweet and life-giving (and I dont have to be the rule enforcer thats Mom and Dads job!). This book will delight, inspire and encourage you dont miss it.

MARY R SNYDER, Compassion International, virtual events team

As the Honey of seven grand darlings ranging from newborn to teenager myself, I appreciate Chrys and Shellies sound wisdom from Gods Word, seasoned with years of life experience as grandmothers themselves. From start to finish, this book is full of wit, humor, practical advice, and my personal favorite tried and true recipes from a sisterhood of fellow grandmas that are guaranteed to be a blessing to your grandkids. I was encouraged on every page and reminded of the incredible privilege, honor, and responsibility Ive been given to help shape and influence the next generation for His glory!

STEPHANIE HONEY HOLDEN, pastors wife and storyteller

Rocking It Grand: 18 Ways to Be a Game-Changing Grandma

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Dedication

Im dedicating this book to my sweet grandchildren who challenge me to be the best I can be. Thank you, sweet grands, for the privilege of loving you and sharing life with you. In my quest to be a game-changing grandma, you are the real game-changers! Making each day shine so much brighter anytime you call, text, Snapchat, direct message, FaceTime, or the best come over to see me! I love you to the moon and back and cant wait for the next generation of great-grands to join our big family.

HUGS, 2-MAMA (CHRYS)

What a blessing it is to dedicate my share of these words to my grands, The Super Six. You wreck my heart in the best of ways, and experiencing life through your eyes is the gift that keeps on giving. You remind me just how important it is to laugh hard, play harder, and truly see our Fathers world as it unfolds around us. Life with you makes me a better person. Heres to more grand adventures! To borrow the phrasing of C. S. Lewis, my deepest desire for you and for me is that we begin to know God and never finish.

HUGS, KEGGIE (SHELLIE)

W elcome to Rocking It Grand! If youve found this book, youre either a new grandma or already have a few little cuties who love you unconditionally and call you one of the many nontraditional grandma names floating around today. Chrys is called 2-mama by her grands and Shellie is called Keggie by hers. We love our names and wouldnt trade them for the world, and were sure you love yours, too.