The Gift~

Definition: A gift is the transfer of something without the expectation of receiving something in return. 
 
There are privileges to maturing in age, and one of them is the gift of grandchildren, and during this holiday season, I am reminded of how I am so blessed beyond measure!  My children and grandchildren are gifts from God that invite love and unify families.  Like a king and queen’s crown, they are exceptionally valuable and are to be proudly displayed.

“Children’s children are a crown to the aged, and parents are the pride of their children.”
Proverbs 17:6

As I celebrate Christmas together this season with my family, and grandchildren… I thank Him for giving us the greatest gift of all. Jesus.
 
As Christians we celebrate Jesus’ birth at Christmas, but yet even more, I praise God for the gift of salvation and eternal life that was given to us though Jesus Christ.

So as I love on these little ones I need to make sure to sow into them the Word of God, and model for them grace, love, forgiveness, and fear of the Lord. I will teach them to keep their eyes on Jesus, for He will never let them down. Thank you God for the gift of Jesus.

For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. John 3:16

Bringing Home Baby Gabriel ~

"For we know Brothers and Sisters loved by God, that He has chosen you" 1 Thes. 1:4

Bringing Gabriel home was a little hard on Brooklyn, so tyring to help her get accustomed to his arrival is quite the task. Nana's job is to make Brooklyn feel extra special during these next few month's when we are together.

I am always sure to greet Brooklyn first when I see her, Gabriel at this point won't mind if I spend a little extra time and attention to his big sister.

Gabriel will be getting gifts from visitors , so I am trying to bring her something special when I see her, and make sure she has my undivided attention, and always refer to Gabriel as "our baby" or "your brother"

Brooklyn, day by day is falling in love with her little brother just as we are.

A Future ~ A Hope ~

An infant's power to bring four generations together ~

I went into a restaurant the other day. There were 3 ladies, and an infant. I assumed that there was a mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. They came in sat down,  (I noticed this because I could see myself in this scenario) The three ladies were brought to a table, but didn’t rush to pick up their menus, or crane their necks in search of a server with water, or even to begin a conversation. They were like men watching a football game on TV. They all just stared at the baby…. The baby was oblivious to the sounds of glasses clinking, people talking, tables being set— totally unaware of the noise, or the three sets of eyes that brimmed with love and pride, awe and wonder as they memorized every little part of this new baby. The soft wisps of hair. The tender lips. The fingers curled tight. Every inch of this child so new and innocent.

You couldn't hear it in the room with all the clamor. But you could see it. The settling, the women relaxing. One leaned over and stroked the baby's face. The baby stirred a bit. Another leaned over, too, but only to gaze more closely at the child. ~

4 Generations ~ a future ~ a hope.

"For I know the plans I have for you,” says the LORD. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope."
Jeremiah 29:11