At dinner not long ago, Ron and I were having a conversation, musing (again) about the passing of time. Having discovered several acquaintances from long ago on facebook, we were somewhat surprised to learn that they were grandparents. (When we knew them, we were all parents of young children.)
But as we talked, I said, “Why should we be surprised that these people are grandparents? We have six grandchildren of our own!”
Bekah had been quietly listening, but to that remark, she had something to say. In a solemn but passionate voice she said, “I’m glad you do. Because I don’t know what I’d do if you didn’t.” It was heartfelt.
Another time, she was considering the wording on the handouts her piano teacher gives prior to the biannual recitals. “It says 'Invite your friends and family,’” observed Bekah. “But it’s the same thing!”
Our family may not be typical. We have wide age spans between our children, and Bekah’s oldest nephew is merely twenty months younger than she. But we are blessed to be family...we are blessed to be friends...we are blessed to be walking homeward together!
But as we talked, I said, “Why should we be surprised that these people are grandparents? We have six grandchildren of our own!”
Bekah had been quietly listening, but to that remark, she had something to say. In a solemn but passionate voice she said, “I’m glad you do. Because I don’t know what I’d do if you didn’t.” It was heartfelt.
Another time, she was considering the wording on the handouts her piano teacher gives prior to the biannual recitals. “It says 'Invite your friends and family,’” observed Bekah. “But it’s the same thing!”
Our family may not be typical. We have wide age spans between our children, and Bekah’s oldest nephew is merely twenty months younger than she. But we are blessed to be family...we are blessed to be friends...we are blessed to be walking homeward together!
Owen (3) and Bekah sharing a meal at the "Deery Queen"
Bekah is very blessed and she knows it! What a sweet little girl, and grandchildren you have. ;D
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Oh Cheryl ... that is just the MOST endearing thing ever! Bekah is such a wise little girl.
ReplyDeleteeverytime you leave me a comment - it goes straight to my soul. you are one of the sweetest comment givers there is in blogland.
ReplyDeletenow about that bekah...she's another wise one with her words. how wonderful to be so close to your family that she thinks of them as friends. simply beautiful.
and on another note...if i didn't stay up past the "fairy god-mother's curfew" hour i too, would NEVER get any blogging done. ;)
hope you have a beautiful weekend, beautiful friend!
kellie
Just wanted to drop by and say I love your blog!
ReplyDeleteI'm especially fond of the photo at the top.
It makes me smile each time I see it and I so want to relax in that chair!
God bless,
Helen(grammea)
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