Christmas Decor and Grandchildren
Each year I gather the grandchildren together to decorate the Christmas tree — that’s the easy part. The hard part is teaching the grandchildren the true meaning of Christmas, especially when the...
View ArticleLili, Jonah, and the Whale
Parragon publishes these great little bible stories for children. However while reading Jonah and the Whale, my granddaughter, 4, found the illustration confusing. I read, “On the third day, God made...
View ArticleKaden Got Milk
My 11 month old grandson, Kaden, discovered his Aunt Kelli had a glass of milk, and he wanted some. After guzzling a bit of milk, Kaden sat back and sighed, “Ahhhh,” and then grinned with pure joy....
View ArticleThe Riverwalk Ducks
Lili decided she wanted to pet the Riverwalk ducks, so she tried calling to them. Then she tried chasing them. Then she tried feeding them — all to no avail. However, with perseverance, an excited Lili...
View ArticleLili Juice!
Lili, my 4 year old granddaughter, loves to work in the office with me. Her mother Kelli, knowing I was swamped in paperwork one day, repeatedly told Lili to get out of the office. “Quit bugging,...
View ArticlePraising the Lord at Sunset!
Praise the Lord! Praise God in His sanctuary; praise Him in His mighty heavens! Praise Him for His mighty deeds; praise Him according to his excellent greatness! Praise Him with trumpet sound; praise...
View ArticleSnow! Snow! Snow!
As the skies let loose of a graceful snow and accumulated on the airport, Lili, my four year old granddaughter, decided to fix my hair. After drying, combing, curling, mousing, and spritzing she...
View ArticleHappy Birthday, Mister Kaden!
My grandson, Kaden, is turning one this week! He is a precious child with a heart of gold and a wonderful disposition. And a smile will light your face when anywhere near him! Happy Birthday, Mister...
View ArticleLili and the Wild Geese!
Lili and I walked over to the pond on a quest to photograph the wild geese. As I instructed her to be quiet and walk softly, because the geese are skittish, she bounced, twirled, and jumped. I quickly...
View ArticlePreaching Lili!
Early one morning while I prayed, Lili, my four year old granddaughter, sat at the top of the stairs preaching to her imaginary choir below. She spoke loudly, “God gets the monsters off of you. He...
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