David and the Giant

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by Mary May Larmoyeux

It seems like I’ve heard the story of David and Goliath a million times. Yet, no matter how many times I hear it, the faith of the small boy David facing the giant always amazes me. David knew God upfront and personal. He truly believed nothing is impossible with the Lord, and he acted on that belief.

I'll never forget sharing the story of David and Goliath at church to a group of 3-5 year olds. Our out-of-town grandson was visiting that weekend, and when I asked for a volunteer to be David, his hand shot high in the air. So, I chose him to play the part.

Who was Goliath? A high school student who was over 6 feet tall. Seeing my small grandson next to the seemingly huge Goliath gave me a new appreciation for the faith of David.

When Goliath roared, "Who will fight me?” my then four-year-old grandson jumped to his feet and shouted in his tiny voice, “I will.”

As I watched my grandchild standing next to Goliath. I thought If this were a real fight, you wouldn’t have a chance—in man’s eyes.

When we think of the future battles ahead for our grandkids, it's easy to get concerned. As they get older and experience more of life’s temptations and struggles, may they be like young David and rely on God's enabling strength. May they know that when the Lord is on their side, absolutely nothing is impossible.

Have a great week,
Mary

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© 2009 by Mary May Larmoyeux. All rights reserved.

lemonade

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by Mary May Larmoyeux

I was driving to the Post Office one Saturday morning when a sign with hand-printed letters caught my attention: FREE Lemonade—Donations Welcome.

A little boy and girl sat by a lemonade stand. Their hopeful grins said, "Please, please stop."

After passing a few more driveways, I turned the car around and headed back towards the children. While I parked the car, big brother was already pouring me a drink and little sis sat nearby.

"I'd like some of that free lemonade," I said, waving a one-dollar bill in my hand. "And here's a donation."

A big smile crossed the boy's face, "Nine dollars," he shouted to a woman I assumed was his mother, "We've already got $9!"

I gulped down the cool drink and headed back to the Post Office; it would close in ten minutes.

I smiled to myself. It seemed like yesterday when I was the mom watching a little boy selling lemonade. And that little boy now has children of his own.

So much has changed in today's world of technology with e-mail, Facebook, Twitter, and i-pods.

But so much is still the same−strangers stopping to support young entrepreneurs ... wanting to encourage another generation. Remembering another time ... another place ... another little boy or girl.

Have a great week,
Mary
www.marymaywrites.com

© 2008 by Mary May Larmoyeux. All rights reserved.

Precious Moments

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by Mary May Larmoyeux

Rita Goodgame shared a wonderful poem, Ready for Framing, in the new issue of Encouraging Women with Hearts for Their Homes. In it she ponders the special moments that grandparents share with their grandchildren. "The old and young," Rita says. "Another precious moment clipped together ready for framing."

Rita's words captured how I felt a couple of weeks ago when two of Pops' and my grandchildren enjoyed God's creation together in their backyard: Cicada shells, tomatoes in the garden, butterflies, birds, and even baby lizards—the first I had ever seen.

Special moments don't come with price tags. Instead, they come with heartstrings, and my grandkids definitely have their hearts strung to mine.

What special moments have you enjoyed with your grandchildren? How do you "clip them" for framing?

Have a great week,
Mary
co-author of The Grand Connection: 365 Ways to  Connect With Your Grandchild's Heart
http://www.marymaywrites.com/
http://grandconnection.blogspot.com/


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Enjoying the Simple Things in Life

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by Mary May Larmoyeux

Pops and I have recently moved. After living in the same house for 28 years, it was quite a job to pack up not only belongings, but also memories! We now live in the country where the sunsets and sunrises are spectacular.

Of course, gorgeous sunsets and sunrises are nothing new, but Pops and I are noticing them on a daily basis. And it's been fun to share God's handiwork with the grandkids as we've watched sunsets together.

Speaking of grandkids, recently I was "grandsitting" out-of-town grands for several days. A big activity was playing with a large rubber ball in the backyard. I think we made some fun memories as we took turns throwing and kicking it.

Watching sunsets and sunrises ... throwing a ball to the grands—simple things of life. They have no pricetag, but are priceless. And the older I get, the more I recognize their worth.

What are some of the simple things in life that you enjoy with your grandchildren?

He is able,
Mary
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http://grandconnection.blogspot.com/

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