Tuesday's
Grand Connection Thought
by
Mary May LarmoyeuxI was visiting with a good friend today who happens to be a grandmother. And guess what she's been doing for the last 8+ hours. If you said babysitting (probably with a smile), you were right.
Before I had grandchildren I used to think that it was a lame excuse if someone said they wouldn't be coming to a party or participate in a meeting because they were "babysitting for the grandkids." I thought, "Surely your kids can find someone else to watch their children."
But after Pops and I had grandchildren, I finally understood.
I now think that babysitting for the grands is right up there with finding the pot of gold at the end of a rainbow. But why?
Maybe it's because I think of Pops' and my children as I watch the grands play with toys that once belonged to their parents. Maybe it's because I now understand that time does not stand still and that life is very short. Or maybe it's because I realize that babysitting for the grandkids is a way to invest in my legacy—a way to sow spiritual seeds today for future generations.
The values we model for our grands, the faith that we share, and the family stories we tell when babysitting ... all weave a connection to generations we will never see.
As Proverbs 13:22a says, "A good man leaves an inheritance for his children's children."
To me, babysitting for the grands is much more than just watching the kids. It's building an inheritance filled with memories, and family stories, and hugs.
So, what do
you think about babysitting for your grandkids?
He is able
Mary
Mary May Larmoyeux
www.marymaywrites.com
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