Grandchildren

Proverbs 17:6 “Grandchildren are the crown of aged men, And the glory of children is their fathers [who live godly lives].”

 

Just about every evening, we receive a FaceTime video call from our priceless granddaughters, who want to know what we did that day and shared what happened in their day also, what their thoughts and dreams were, and just spend some time with their grandma and papa. What a blessing our grandchildren are? 

 

They say that children do not come to their parents with an instruction manual, meaning the parenting is greatly a growing experience where you learn as you go. You take what you learned from your parents’ raising of ourselves and family history, then apply it to our precious own babies and adjust accordingly, based upon trial and error. Then when you finally  learn, master, or understand; get parenting down pat, then it seems that they are grown and gone, hoping that we instilled all of our faith and loving knowing for their life ahead. 

 

1 Timothy 5:4 “if a widow has children or grandchildren [who are adults], see to it that these first learn to show great respect to their own family [as their religious duty and natural obligation], and to compensate their parents or grandparents [for their upbringing]; for this is acceptable and pleasing in the sight of God.” Respect your elders and remember that blood is thicker than water.

 

But, then came the grandkids and the incredible, pure joy of unconditional love and undying trust in you that they have. To spend time with our children’s children is truly longed for and cherished. They are just a blast to be around! God created family and grandchildren are a gift from God. You cannot help but love them with all your heart. This blog is for you Mia.  

 

In Christ, Brian