I’m praying that your Christmas, New Year’s and Three Kings celebrations were wonderful! I spent mine so very blessed surrounded at different times with family and friends.
Surei arrived on the 29th of December and we had a really great visit! And the most special time spent was with the grand-kids (grands) who were also able to come – their dad brought them down from NJ so they could spend an overnight with us. It was so fabulous to see them! The last time I spent any time with them was last May when I went to Texas for Marisa’s graduation and they were big then. However, my grandson Randy is taller than me…..! He’s 12 and is going through a growth spurt where the arms are very long and his feet are getting bigger and thank God he is still as sweet as ever — lots of kisses and hugs – I loved it. And Ms. Jacinda (sweet 16) is so beautiful and graceful – and so funny! She sang for us and it was so very awesome! How very special it is to have the opportunity to share time with these precious children – we watched videos of them when they were babies and toddlers and we all laughed, and ooh and ahhhhhh all through it. They (the kids) just enjoyed themselves tremendously. Their grandfather (Luis) was able to “Play” with them and their electronic plane and helicopter outside – but oh my goodness it was so cold and the wind was blowing! But these kids (all 3 of them) were so brave and love the cold anyway. Jacinda and Randy were hoping for snow and cold temps and they got it! I watched all the fun from a “warm” distance.
And then it was time for the kids to leave and return to NJ with their dad. They still had a couple more days of vacation before they returned to Austin, TX.
It was so sad – I really enjoyed them and miss them so much. Those of you who are blessed to have your kids and grand-babies close by – please enjoy them as much as you can. They are our blessings and next generation and you should be in their lives as much as possible. I talk to them via the phone often and we joke and laugh and so on, but there is nothing like hands-on. Kiss those babies and hug them tight and tickle them, and play games with them, take walks, talk and listen and just interact. Be a wonderful role model – instill confidence in them – morals and values. Help their parents with these roles – it’s hard on parents with all they have to do these days.
If any of you have any kind of suggestions as to what types of things grandparents can do with grandchildren, email it below in the comment area and we can all share the wisdom! Don’t be shy. Also, if you are parents and would like to share your suggestions as to what you would like grandparents to participate in or things that are being done in your family, please send it also and share it!
If you have prayer requests for your children, grandchildren, parents, siblings, family, etc., please don’t be shy about that either. We should be there for each other. Prayer is the most powerful and important tool that we have and God delights in His children praying to Him!
Surei left on the same day (in the evening) that the grands left. It was a sad departure. We miss each other so much. The same thing happened with Marisa and Stephen when they left. Departures are hard. However, they do make the next arrival so much sweeter! I talk with my daughters everyday and sometimes several times a day. It’s always great to hear from them – even if its just a couple of minutes! We always keep in touch – it’s important.
Well, that’s all for now. Please take care.
Love and Blessings to you and yours,
Mildred
Well hi there sister may GOd bless you and give you peace and strength. Well, one of the things I like to do with my children is to pray with them where we all hold hands. We anoint each other with oil and pray. We also like to have a service of our own at home just me, Chris and Nate. We like to watch funny movies but pg only. As well we like to watch christian movies. I love the Passion Of The Christ. Also the Nativity Story They are so inspiring. Also I like to read to my children stories of the bible, and then talk to them about it. It is so important to do these things with children and keep them encourage in Gods word. Because they are souls too. They need salvation. Specially those that already have the knowledge of whats good and bad. In the bible says to intruct children since they are young so when they get older they don’t separate themselves from God. Trust me and even if they leave the Lord soon or later they will return one can never forget what you have learned since you were a child. Well I hope you’re doing fine sister. God bless you.