My parents received a double blessing. They were gifted with 14 grandchildren from
their four kids. Seven is the number of
completion and I think you get my drift—they received double! In both cases they were the kids from their
nuclear families who ended up with the most grandchildren, of course not
related at all to any of their own doing but a double blessing nonetheless. The LORD gave me four beautiful kids and I am
thankful for each one of them. I can’t
see into the future and I don’t know how many grandkids will grace my world but
the one so far is a great blessing. I
became a grandparent at age 53 and it seemed like I was too young for that to
be happening. Even so I have friends who
have had grandchildren at a younger age.
So, obviously I don’t get to choose when that happens. It’s part of receiving gifts that are granted
by a source and power greater than me. I
am the recipient and thankful indeed.
Looking ahead I have three hopes for my precious
granddaughter, Eloise Grace, and any others who may follow after her. First, I want her to know the LORD. I have prayed for her and will continue to do
so but nothing is more important to me than that fact. I want her to be proud
of my work as a minister and I hope it is a heritage in which she can feel deep
pride. Second, I want her to be well
educated. Going to college would be an
assumption but only time will tell since that is not for everyone. Either way, I want her to be well read,
educated, and a young woman who serves God and contributes greatly to the
world. Thirdly, I hope that she be
raised in a strong, stable, hardworking family where she learns good
values. I want her to be secure and know
that I love her and all of her grandparents love her. I want her to have a solid circle of love. So, I don’t think this is asking for too
much. It’s a simple list and life is
sometimes anything but simple. Yet,
maybe it’s the basic, simple things that matter most.
The “grandparenting” world is new and opening up to me. I
don’t even have an official name yet. I
am waiting on that too. So, it feels
good to join the “grandparent” club. I know
it is by God’s grace and that is for sure.
