It’s true what they say – grandchildren are the best!

In the space of 19 months, we have gone from one grandson, to five grandsons. Two infants and two toddlers have joined the family!

It has really made me reflect on the lives of our kids.

Today, dozens of friends have posted about the daddy daughter dances at their churches. It’s heart warming. I hope against hope that the prodigal daughters will remember where they were on those many nights over the years. No matter how far they’ve strayed from those years of youthful innocence, they can still come back. They can turn their lives around.

I spoke to my toddlers on FaceTime today – they know who I am, we have our rituals. It’s another generation of my heart waking around outside my chest. I want nothing but health and happiness for them.

The infants are precious – so new and amazing, taking in this great big world. I want them safe and secure and loved. I know they are – I want them to always know they’re loved.

Oh, the moments I missed out on as a single, working mom. I did my best – but I still missed a lot. We were poor, but we had love, and we told each other we loved one another every single day.

Looking back, I see what I’ve missed, now that new babies have come into our family.

For all our kids, I want them to walk uprightly, live humbly, and be good people. We will never give up wanting the best for them – but they must find their own way into adulthood, and learn to stand in their own. We love them all, and will cheer them on to success.

For the grandkids that are here, and those that are to come, we want to be a part of their lives, loving them so they also know they are always loved. Our hearts expand as the family does.

Don’t miss the little moments, dear loved ones. Appreciate the miracle of birth. The wonder of learning. The security of Love. The beauty of life!

We will be here for you all, in whatever way we can – for the adults, lending an ear or advice, or making time to hang out.

For the next generation, we are here to see that you have what you need – and we are ready to shower you with love and gifts. It’s the privilege of being grandparents.

For the generation that raised us – let the years draw us closer, as the little things that separated us fall away.

Time is precious.

Tomorrow is not guaranteed.

Love is the answer.

Of this, I am very certain.