OUR GRANDCHILDREN

This picture was taken the week of August 9, 2009.

Shari and Esme' were visiting us from Tennessee and Shelley, Bob, Matthew and Nolan were at our house visiting Shari and Esme' for the day. I have been wanting a picture of all three grandchildren together, but we never seemed to be able to pull it off. This one turned out great with Matthew holding on to both of the littler ones.

NOLAN, 8 months

MATTHEW,  3 years

ESME', 1 year

Oh, Lord, I do not ask for much,

Eternal beauty, or youth, or such, 

Just give me a little hand to hold,

And I'll forget that I'm growing old.

I do not ask for cloudless skies,

A life that's free from tears and sighs.

Just give me a little face to kiss,

And anxious moments will turn to bliss.

For what is there, really, that means so much

As little hands that reach and touch,

As little eyes that search and see

Only the very best in me?

So let me grow more loving and wise

By looking at life through their wide eyes.

For through these little ones, you have given

This grateful grandma a glimpse of Heaven!

Author: Barbara Burrrows

 What precious children they are, and I am thankful for them every day. This verse now has special meaning to me:    

 Psalm 71: 18b  "... let me proclaim your power to this new generation, your mighty miracles to all who come after me."