I had the privilege of watching as Caroline taught the memory verse for Thomas and Timothy’s preschool group in Vacation Bible School at their church for the past two summers. This was not her first Bible teaching experience. From a young age, she lined up her stuffed animals and dolls and taught them. She led …
Anticipating
Is Titus here yet? It’s a well timed question. My fifth grandchild is due in eleven days. Messages and comments from family and friends confirm that my husband and I are not the only ones anticipating his arrival. Many people are excited for my daughter and her husband, ready and waiting to welcome Titus. Thomas …
Reflected
Not long before Caroline’s college graduation, her first grade teacher confided that she would hold onto Caroline’s crayons during their weekly tests. Once Caroline had answered all of the written questions, she gave the crayons back and six year old Caroline colored steadily until the rest of the class was finished. Even at such a …
Unlimited Refills
Timothy needs lots of squeezes right now. His new baby brother, Titus will be arriving soon and he has been especially clingy with his mom of late. Her lap, once his favorite spot, is now completely occupied by her pregnant belly and watching him, I realized that try as he might, he could no longer …
Upheld
We waffled over making the two hour drive for the church league softball game. It was so hot when we left and there was a good chance that the team would forfeit without enough players at game time. Sitting behind our grandsons as we watched their dad tag a runner out at first base, I …
I Hope I Never Forget
When I see my sons and daughters with my grandchildren, I get glimpses of their childhoods. When their children struggle with discipline or sleep patterns, I wish I could remember more of what I tried that worked or that didn’t but there are so many blanks in my memory of my early years of parenting. …
The Lie That Keeps Deceiving
“That’s what you want. Are you sure?” I asked before ordering Amelia’s ice cream. “Because I’m having this one with chocolate, peanut butter, banana, and almonds,” I added, pointing to the picture on the menu. “Ezra is sharing with me. You could share with us,” I offered one last time. “I don’t like chocolate,” she …
Remember Your Roots
“The boys have loved watching the seven and a half minute video you made of us bringing Timothy home from the hospital,” my daughter told me during a recent visit. “Do you have it on your phone, Lolly?” asked Thomas, joining the conversation. We sat down together on the sofa as I opened my Google …
Misled
My room was dark as midnight before seven. I fought sleep as I lounged across my bed, knees folded to hide the light from my phone screen while I read through my daily Bible reading plan. My four grandchildren slept soundly in their respective places as my daughter, in the adjoining room, brewed us decaf …
Good Night
Three of our four grandchildren were soundly asleep within minutes. Timothy fell asleep during prayers. We had read our Bible story and stood together under the projection of our new verse from Isaiah as it rotated on the ceiling above our heads. Before I darken the projector, I escort each child to his or her …
