Grandkids’ Blessing

 September 4, 2022

Last night Linda and I were puttering about the house with various minor chores when I heard a commotion out back. Actually, it was Emma who heard the commotion and added her own, barking at what was then unseen intruders who turned out to be son-in-law Todd, his youngest, Gemma, and their dog Simon. They had walked up the creek from their house to ours. Our daughter was having a girls’ night on their back porch with a few friends, which seemed to Todd to be a good time to take a hike.

We visited for about 45 minutes before they decided it was time to walk back home. Linda and I had just settled in to a show on TV when another commotion presented itself at our front door. Granddaughters Eliza, Gemma, and Mattie, along with Gemma’s friend Ellie had decided to go for a walk which ended at our front door. They came in, talking and laughing, chattering away until we offered ice cream, after which the talk picked up pace again. It was after dark when they decided it was time to walk back home by the lights from their phones. I LOVE living in a small village where four girls can walk home after dark without fear!

Tonight, we were in bed after a long day of worship, family, and friends. We had just gotten home from spending the evening with two of her sisters and their husbands. I was working on my evening post when I got a text from granddaughter Isabel: “Beepa, are you and Meema awake?” Her family had been in Panama for the afternoon, and decided to camp there overnight. Izzi doesn’t like camping, and told them she would go home to sleep in her own bed. Part way home, she decided she didn’t want to be home alone, and called to ask if she could stay with us. Meema and Beepa’s isn’t quite the Hilton, but it’s better than camping or home alone. So I unlocked the front door and turned on some lights; in a few minutes, she’ll be here. 

Linda and i have often talked about the blessings that seem to abound for us. We are in good health, have resources that enable us to be generous with others, and family nearby who like being with us. We may be tired tonight, but we are even more grateful for grandkids who still come around, blessing us with laughter and love.