WOW! I know it has been a while since I posted but so much has happened. I know what I really want to share but am frustrated in how to get it all out...here goes my attempt.
If you know me even just a teeny bit, then you know I AM GOING TO BE A GRANDMOTHER. My son Clay and his wife , Amy, are due to have their first baby around the beggining of Dec. It is no secret that I have dreamed, prayed for and thought about that day for years. I simply feel like that will be the icing on the cake of a wonderful, blessed life. My hubby, Ed, and I hope we see lots of grandchildren in our future. But , I have to admit...it has not hit me yet. Yes, I have already bought a "few" little things and our children have discussed in detail my grandmother name...but ....the reality of it all has not arrived. I am glad we have quite a bit of time to get used to the idea. I have had so many thoughts spinning around and have been so puzzled about how to do this grandmother thing....I want to do it right and be the best of course but have no idea where to start.
I had the opportunity to attend two funerals. Each of those were the mother and grandmother of friends of ours. I unexpectantly found myself wrapped up in the testimonies of the grandchildren. I have pondered all that they said and I think I started getting a picture of the kind of grandmother I would love to be.
For one thing..oh to think that I might have a ilfe that would include so many wonderful memories for my grandchidren. Both of these ladies were intentional about the time they spent with their grandchildren. They went out of their way to make each one feel special and provde opportunities to be with them.
I heard stories of fun times that brought alot of laughter and of serious talks and moments that the grandchildren could remember every detail of . I listened as they shared how their grandmothers had used their own interests to share life with them and how they enjoyed spending time together.
I was also encouraged that their grandmothers, while wonderful, were not portrayed to be perfect. Their flaws were part of their personality and were part of the great memories that were shared.
If appropriate I would of loved to of taken notes. I sat amazed , in tears and in wonder of these great ladies that I didn't even really know. They truly made an impact in their grandmother stage of life and were loved by so many. Even more importantly, they loved so many. Their hearts had extended to embrace each of the ones God had brought into their lives.
How this "grandmother love" feels , I haven't a clue. I feel confident though, that God will give me all I need for this season of life. I pray that I too can live to leave a legacy for those we have even yet to meet.
OH MY! Could that be a little grandmother in me speaking? :)
