If you have grandchildren...meditate on this verse.
May
you live to enjoy your grandchildren. May Israel have peace! Psalm 128:6.
As I’ve
talked to friends I’ve realized that not everyone remembers their grandparents.
Some just didn’t live that long. Even my youngest brother probably doesn’t have
many memories of our paternal grandfather, although he remembers going to
Grandad and Grandma’s house after kindergarten until Mom or Dad could pick him
up. He was six when Grandad died. Our family lived only a couple of miles from
those grandparents, but we really didn’t spend a lot of time together. We were
too noisy…or at least I was too noisy. I went over to Grandad and Grandma’s
house once a week after school and I as I got bigger I helped Grandma with
gardening, weeding and cleaning projects. She always had something for me to
do. I even painted the entire house outside one summer. I was slow—so it took
me the entire summer. I was one of 16 grandchildren…so why was I painting the
house alone? Eventually one of my brothers and Dad got involved—just to get the
project done! I like to think that Grandma enjoyed having my help.
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| Early spring - wildflower Phlox on Candy Mountain |
Enjoy your grandchildren. What do you like to do? One of my favorite times has
been taking three of my grands on a wildflower adventure. We identified at
least twenty different wildflowers while hiking on a nearby mountain. Actually
although it is called “Candy Mountain” there are no trees so some people
wouldn’t consider it much of a mountain. We only went partway up the mountain
since I told Julia—who was barely three—we’ll only hike until you are halfway
tired so we can make it back down to the car. She was a great trooper. Never
complaining! It was a fun morning! I also love doing baking projects, creating
crafts and painting with my grandchildren. They love to “play” the piano…and
just play with puppets, cars and toys, too. And of course, they love to build Legos
with Grandpa. Summertime is for the sandbox, digging in the dirt and climbing
trees at my house—and then we can always head for the nearby park with swings
and slides or go to the River for floating or kayaking. I hope that we’re
creating wonderful memories for them. Alongside those are some special times of
church activities and just attending church together…and always reading Bible
stories. Yes. I enjoy all of my grandchildren. They bring joy to my life…and I
have hope for their future. A future with a growing relationship with the Lord.
That is what life is all about; relationships with others and with God and the peace that we feel because of those relationships.
Prayer ~ Lord Jesus, continue to work in the lives
of my grandchildren—blessing them with a deeper knowledge, understanding and a
desire to know You more. May You give each of my friends and neighbors a great
relationship with their grandchildren…and with You. You are the Way, the Truth,
and the Life (John 14:6) bringing us peace--Your peace.
Daily
Bible Reading: 1 Corinthians 1-4
Friday’s Feast at the
King’s Table
Since Thanksgiving is over…and we are all
looking forward to the next big holiday…Christmas…it is time to reevaluate our
diet…or eating habits again. I’m trying out a few recipes to add to my routine
repertoire—as we all have favorites that we repeat time and again. New
favorites that are particularly healthy are good. I’m considering the Paleo
Diet since I have found that my body is just healthier—less arthritis pain and
more energy with a wheat-free or grain-free eating plan. I’m also reducing
sugar, and restricting, if not totally eliminating, dairy products.
Still the most important part of my
diet is water. Clean, clear water. It seems most refreshing when it is cold,
but I have been reading from multiple sources than room or body temperature
water is best--especially at the beginning of the day. Help your body flush out
the toxins. Water--plain and pure--is best for that rather than any beverage,
coffee or even herbal tea. So drink up. I am.
Do you take fresh clean water for
granted? We just turn on the tap and there it is. What about people in areas
where there is not fresh water? Some children can't even go to school because
they have to spend their time carrying water from a well miles from their
village. As you are considering year end giving think about families who don't
have the luxury of fresh water in places like India, Pakistan and Thailand.
World Vision and Global Gateway Network are reliable organizations to
administer money for well drilling, literacy and homes for orphaned children.
God provides so generously for us—so we can help others. Think of others as you
sip some clean, clear water.
Only
26 Days Until Christmas
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