I didn’t take a picture.
For a split second I just stood there.
My son-in-law had just spoken, “Say ‘Goodbye’ to Grammy! She has to go home and feed the lambs.”
Then, he laughed and if you don’t know my son-in-law, Sis’s hubby, you can’t understand the uniqueness of his laugh.
It’s very special and I’m blessed with hearing it regularly from him.
It caused me to turn around, for I’d just handed out baby grandson back to our daughter.
Our other grandson was the reason for the laugh and his response to his father’s instruction melted me completely.
Which was the reason for the pause.
He was putting all his effort into puckering his lips for a “big goodbye kiss” on the cheek.
He’s only three, and words just describe the adorable face of his puckering as he did.
But it was the unexpected affection, which prompted this, which his behavior.
Of course I went right over and got my kiss-on-the-cheek which he bestowed, most enthusiastically, and then looked at his parents with an expression filled with joy.
Oh precious child!
If I could love with that same exuberance my Lord and all who are around me!
Of course, I kissed him on his cheek and squeezed him a good deal.
Next, it was Faye’s turn to be hugged and kissed, but she wasn’t excited about either.
She said, “Grammy, I want you to come inside and eat soup.”
Which was her way of telling me that she wasn’t ready for me to leave yet, we should eat dinner together.
After explaining that I had eaten and the lambs in the tote were very hungry she acquiesced and told me “Good bye”.
They all returned to the house and I drove away, warmed and blessed by the love of my family.
Immediately, my heart overflowed with songs of praise and thanksgiving.
God knows so much more than I do.
His understanding far superior to even the most knowledgeable, intelligent human.
Yet, it is His love lavished upon me that brings me to tears.
For the love i daily enjoy from family and friends is from God.
The love I would be lost without is freely given.
That same love is what inspired me to love, for it’s amazing.
“For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believes in Him shall have eternal life.” John 3:16
Nothing compares to the love of God.
I’m so grateful for His salvation and the innumerable blessings I am bathed in daily because of that.
1 John 4:19 NKJV — We love Him because He first loved us.
Dear Lord Jesus,
Thank You so much for Your Word! For it is through the Bible we come to know You and are shown ourselves as well. Lord Jesus, thank You so much for my husband, our children, their spouses, and our grandchildren. Thank You for our extended family, for the family we enjoy through the body of Christ. Thank You for neighbors and even strangers, for there is such beautiful opportunity in each day just to pray for those around me. Lord, thank You for the huge blessing of our grandson yesterday. I pray I can learn from him and love like that. Thank You for Your sacrifice! I cannot imagine my life without You and Your redemption. Blessed be Your name in all the Earth! Amen.