This reminded me of my Grammy.
Before she passed away she had been sick for YEARS. I had no idea how sick she was. She knew though.
When she found out that I was pregnant with my first child she didn't think she'd live long enough to actually SEE her.
Well...God had a blessing in store for me, my Grammy, and my daughter Lauren, because He allowed my Grammy to see, hold, and LOVE her. It wasn't for long, but it was longer than my Grammy had ever expected.
As I journey through this very troubling time of my life right now (praying that I will not be HOMELESS in 14 days), I am reminded that God is omnipotent TODAY, as He was back in the time of Jacob...and even before.
God blessed my Grammy in the same way that He blessed Jacob. Surely He will bless ME in the MIRACULOUS way that He blessed others in times past as well. At this point I need nothing short of a MIRACLE.
For now though, Let the DIALOGUE begin: Did you grow up knowing your grandparents? And if you have children, did they get to know their grandparents?
Talk to me!
Til next time...
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My Grandpa Cunha was my hero but we lost him when I was about 8 years old. Even though our time was short I remember him well. The summer Janet was born I was sent to my grandparents home. I spent the whole summer hanging out with my grandpa. So many fond memories. My grandma Cunha almost made it to her 90s. She got to hold and love all 3 of our children and our 3rd child is named for her.
ReplyDeleteMy grandparents in Okinawa were not physically a part of my life. I met them the first time when I was around 10. Then they came to the USA in 1988. Only 2 times in my life to get to hug them but those 2 opportunities have strong influence in my life.
So I would like to let people know if you are blessed to be a grandparent be a strong presence in your grandchildren's life. You will influence them for their lifetime....