Grandparents

Peanut-lover and I were talking this morning. Yeah, I know. When did we find time to talk? I got up early and joined him for breakfast. That's how. Maybe I should do that more often....hmmmm.

We talked about how our Grandparents and everyone in that generation might feel that they have little use because they aren't working and don't have the energy to keep up with us younger folk. But that is so not the case. Their great value comes from the fact that they aren't busy like the rest of us.

Take my grandparents for example. They pray for us. All. The. Time. How do I know? I can feel it. And just when I need a word of encouragement, they are there.

I went through a very difficult time with depression when I was 19/20. I remember one day when I felt like I hit the very bottom of the pit and I couldn't stop crying and couldn't stop the pain. I was all alone and couldn't break the cycle. I thought I was going to hurt myself. I cried out to God to send someone to help me and before the sentence was even complete, I heard my Grandpa open the door to our home. And he was just there...but that was enough.

Yesterday, I was having a difficult time emotionally and just at the moment when I felt my lowest, the phone rang. And there was my Grandma calling to offer me a little bit of wisdom from her experience. Right on time, as usual.

In February, I lost my maternal Grandma and some days, I still am overwhelmed with missing her. I know she was always praying for me. She loved me for who I was, no questions. She was always a soft place to fall. Grandparents...what great value they have! Have you appreciated yours today?