Commentary.

My husband and I do not have children of our own, thus no grandchildren of our own.  For years, we’ve referred to those young people who choose to spend time with us as “Other People’s Kids” or “OPKs”.  Several of our OPKs now have children of their own, and we have been blessed to be a part of their lives.

For about 10 days in early August, one of them stayed with us during our county fair and in the days leading up to our state fair.

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