by Mary May Larmoyeux
“If you could go to lunch with anyone, who would it be?” That question was asked at a Toastmasters meeting that I attended, and most people said ... read more.
- Mary May Larmoyeux
- Co-author of The Grandparent Connection: 365 Ways to Connect With Your Grandchild's Heart
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Tuesday, June 20, 2017
What About Birthday Letters?
by Mary May Larmoyeux
“If you could go to lunch with anyone, who would it be?” That question was asked at a Toastmasters meeting that I attended, and most people said ... read more.
Friday, February 28, 2014
Writing Birthday Letters
Friday's Grand Connection Fun
by Mary May Larmoyeux
"If you could go to lunch with anyone, who would it be?" That question was asked at a meeting I attended, and most people said their grandparents. When asked "Why?" the common response was "I never really knew them."
Did you know all of your grandparents? I only knew two. Thinking about this has reminded me of the importance of writing our grandkids letters.
A few of years ago Pops and I started a new tradition with the grands—writing each of them a birthday letter. I read this idea somewhere—I think in the Littauers’ book Making the Blueplate Special. I thought it was a great, very doable idea.
It’s been fun for Pops and me to share in our letters memories of the actual “birth day.” We’ve also included memories during the year and a Bible verse that reminds us of the particular child or one that we’ll be praying for that child.
Although some may want to write birthday letters by hand, I prepare ours on the computer and then personally sign them. I include special pictures in the body of the letter, and print the letter in color.
Pops and I not only give each grandchild his/her birthday letter, but also keep a copy into a notebook that we’ll give the grandchild when he/she is 18 or 21. (How I wish I could open up a notebook and read 18 or 21 letters from my grandparents.)
Now, I have to confess, I'm a little behind on some birthday letters. I just have to remember that the letters will be special to the grands, even if they are late ... and even if they don't a birthday letter every single year. But what would I give for just one letter from each of my grandparent!?!
What do you do to make special memories on your grandchildren’s birthdays? How did your grandparents remember your birthday?
Have a great weekend,
Mary
Mary May Larmoyeux
www.marymaywrites.com
© 2010, 2014 Mary May Larmoyeux. All rights reserved.
by Mary May Larmoyeux
"If you could go to lunch with anyone, who would it be?" That question was asked at a meeting I attended, and most people said their grandparents. When asked "Why?" the common response was "I never really knew them."
Did you know all of your grandparents? I only knew two. Thinking about this has reminded me of the importance of writing our grandkids letters.
A few of years ago Pops and I started a new tradition with the grands—writing each of them a birthday letter. I read this idea somewhere—I think in the Littauers’ book Making the Blueplate Special. I thought it was a great, very doable idea.
It’s been fun for Pops and me to share in our letters memories of the actual “birth day.” We’ve also included memories during the year and a Bible verse that reminds us of the particular child or one that we’ll be praying for that child.
Although some may want to write birthday letters by hand, I prepare ours on the computer and then personally sign them. I include special pictures in the body of the letter, and print the letter in color.
Pops and I not only give each grandchild his/her birthday letter, but also keep a copy into a notebook that we’ll give the grandchild when he/she is 18 or 21. (How I wish I could open up a notebook and read 18 or 21 letters from my grandparents.)
Now, I have to confess, I'm a little behind on some birthday letters. I just have to remember that the letters will be special to the grands, even if they are late ... and even if they don't a birthday letter every single year. But what would I give for just one letter from each of my grandparent!?!
What do you do to make special memories on your grandchildren’s birthdays? How did your grandparents remember your birthday?
Have a great weekend,
Mary
Mary May Larmoyeux
www.marymaywrites.com
© 2010, 2014 Mary May Larmoyeux. All rights reserved.
Tuesday, June 4, 2013
My best birthday present
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Tuesday's Grand Connection Thought
I just celebrated a birthday. A "big" birthday.
But lately, instead of thinking of all of the things that I want to do in my lifetime, I'm beginning to ask myself, "What does God want me to do in the years that I have left? What family stories do I need to write down ... so the grandchildren will know their heritage? And ... will I ever sort through all of those seemingly millions of family picture that are packed away in cardboard boxes?"
But lately, instead of thinking of all of the things that I want to do in my lifetime, I'm beginning to ask myself, "What does God want me to do in the years that I have left? What family stories do I need to write down ... so the grandchildren will know their heritage? And ... will I ever sort through all of those seemingly millions of family picture that are packed away in cardboard boxes?"
Can you identify?
But when my mom called this year, a brand new question came to my mind. "How many years will we have Mom?" I was aware that Mom's call was perhaps my best gift. To think, at my ripe old age, I can still hear my mother's voice. I am truly blessed!
How do you choose God's best for your life? What helps you truly cherish older relatives and friends and express your love to them?
Mary
www.marymaywrites.com
© 2011 by Mary May Larmoyeux. All rights reserved.
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