Limited time but lasting lesson

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 Tuesday's Grand Connection Thought

by Mary May Larmoyeux   

Recently Pops and I were reading a devotion in the April 2012 issue of In Touch magazine. The writer said that although he wasn't able to spend much time with his grandfather, his grandfather had made a huge impact on his life.

"I clearly recall my one-week visit at his home," he said. "He listened to me and shared what was going on in his life. During that time, he gave me several principles by which to live, and they've affected my whole life. The lessons he taught me sitting on his back porch come out in almost every sermon I write."

Three of our grandchildren recently moved to another state, and this man's words really encourage me. Although Pops and I can no longer spend regular one-on-one time with these grands, we can still be used by God to engrave His principles on their hearts.

If you have long-distance grandkids, how do you instill godly principles in their lives? Anne Dierks has what she calls Granny Camp each year for her grands.

Even when I am old and gray,

do not forsake me, my God,

till I declare your power to the next generation,

your mighty acts to all who are to come.—Psalm 71:18

Have a great week,
Mary
Mary May Larmoyeux

co-author of The Grand Connection: 365 Ways to Connect with Your Grandchild's Heart

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If you could go back in time ... what would you do differently?

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Tuesday's Grand Connection Thought
by Mary May Larmoyeux

Hope that you had a wonderful Easter!

As Pops and I enjoyed watching two of our grandkids go on an Easter egg hunt, I was once again reminded of how quickly time goes by. You and I have said this many times on The Grand Connection, but it truly does seem like yesterday when we were the ones with little children.

Sometimes I wonder what I would do differently if I could somehow turn back the hands of time and be a young mother again ... knowing what has taken me decades to learn. What would I do differently?

I think I would slow down the pace of life and not be so involved in outside activities. I'd have more family nights where we just hung out together without any agenda. Maybe played a few more games or sat more on the deck as a family, watching shooting stars or fireflies light the night sky. And I'd ask more questions because I'd realize that sin is the natural bent for a child until he/she knows Jesus personally.

What about you? What would you do differently as a young mom ... knowing what you now know?

Have a great week,
Mary

Mary May Larmoyeux

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