The
end of an era is upon me, and I feel sad. Happy, but sad. Happy for the rich
memories accumulated in the last year and a half as Chuck and I have housed
missionary family. What a treat, and what a treasure to have children who love
and serve the Lord around the world!
But
with that comes the painful separation times. But with that also comes the
wonderful "Welcome Back" times.
How
much we've packed into this past year . . .
Grandkid
Circus with Grandma
Backyard
fun
Picnics
Dress
up
Tea
parties
Box
creations
Beach
reunion
Museum
trips
Drawing
together
Games
Swimming
Camping
Hide
& Seek
Pumpkin
carving
Home
schooling
Christmas
decorating
Ministry
Yard
sale lemonade stands
Laughter
Tears
Pillow
fights
Cousin
joy
Travels
And
funny sayings from the mouth of the grandkids. Gabe alone has provided me with
close to 130 unique quips! Here are a few . . .
Gabriel and Daddy were shopping in Walmart
when an old lady came up and started oohing and aahing over Gabe. Then she
turned her attention to Matt and struck up a conversation. She said her
goodbyes then walked away.
Gabe looked up at Daddy: "Hey, I was still talking to her!
Gabe looked up at Daddy: "Hey, I was still talking to her!
~~
Gabe loves to make up stories. The
other day, I asked him: "Now Gabe, is this a true story?"
"No," he replied. "It's a lie story.
~~
On the way to church yesterday, Gabe
sat in the backseat holding an open testament, going on at a great rate.
"For the strength of the power of the Lord, in the banana, of the
discipleness of the Lord. Acts 1:8a, and the lion ate his face, and in the love
and thankfulness of the Lord. And I will demand you to my father's mother, and
ankle bites. The End. Can I take this book inside?"
~~
While helping me trim the yard, Gabe
(3) said, "I'm a strong man, Grandma. And I'm a patient man. And
sometimes, I'm a rude man."
Well, that's just a few of the
things Gabe has said over the past year and a half. I sure will miss all his cute
antics, but I'm so glad I took the time to write down the stuff that comes out
of his mouth.
I suppose some of you are wondering
what ever happened to the Wit & Wisdom from the Wee Ones project.
It's still in the works! Slow going, but still coming. That book was in the
works when Gabe was a mere babe, but I gathered so many cute sayings from my
other grandchildren at that time. Who knows, maybe I'll compile a sequel. :)
To date, we have seven grandkids! With two
foster grandchildren.
Life is full, and I'm so blessed to
be a grandmommy! Even when it means saying goodbye. I'll always treasure the
fun times we've shared and pull out all those cute sayings now and again to
encourage my heart and bring a smile and a chuckle.
Wit &
Wisdom from the Wee Ones is a collection of cute quips
and quotes inspired by Eileen’s grandchildren. Along with other contributors,
Eileen cracks the door to the whimsical,
yet often wise world of the child.
Lean in close . . . you may just hear God’s heartbeat.
