Thank God for Grandmas
Thank God for Grandmas.
God made grandmas with a special purpose in mind: He needed someone to provide arms soft enough to rock babies to sleep yet strong enough to provide a shoulder to cry on.
My mom, mother-in-law, and stepmom have been there for my children: to help change diapers, watch kids for doctor's appointments, make fresh cookies with sprinkles, and gently correct in love. They have both been able to watch children when I have obligations and when I need a break. They have sacrificed their sleep, their schedule, and their solace for our sakes. From staying up all night with a colickly baby, to giving my children fun, new clothes in their closet otherwise full of hand-me-downs.
Grandmothers provide a sacred role in this journey of raising children. They are the support system for both parents and children.
They start by holding mom's hand, and when she lets go and builds her own family, she eagerly grasps both hands: mom and baby, without flinching.
She is a source of strength in a time when there is a lot of adjustments, tears, and worries.
When our children go through a difficult illness, when they have attitude problems, when they break a bone, when they have broken hearts...
They teach children truth through the kind of love that grandmothers give best.
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When we don't know what to do or how to react...
She's been there before.
She knows your pain.
She knows your love.
She's praying for you.
She's praying for your children.
Thank God for Grandmas because through her, He blesses us with smiles full of sunshine, arms full of love, and the wisdom to guide us through the trying times.
So, Grandma, Grammy, Meemie, Granny, Gram, MawMaw, thank you for your love. Thank you for your help. Thank you for teaching truth to my children when I forget how. We love you and appreciate you so much.
Thank God for Grandmas
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