Happy Grandparents' Day to two very special people that we have the privilege to live beside! Our main reason for returning to Virginia was to be close to these folks--for our sake, for their sake (we're supposed to be taking care of them in their old age, but that doesn't seem to have started yet! when exactly is "old age"???), and for the sake of our children. We've gotta say--we haven't been disappointed one bit by being here. If anything, it's been even better than we imagined; and we are immensely and eternally grateful for the many moments we have together. I know our boys are too young to adequately express this, but they couldn't ask for better grandparents. We are so blessed!(And a very special Grandparents' Day to Grandma Fisher in California who will be here for a visit in ONE MONTH AND ONE DAY!!! Can you tell we're a little excited around here about that?) ;)
One other thing--as I was explaining Grandparents' Day to Josiah and comparing it to Father's Day, Mother's Day, etc., he asked a perfect natural question: "When is Kids' Day?" He never wants to be left out... :)
These should learn first of all to put their religion into practice by caring for their own family and so repaying their parents and grandparents, for this is pleasing to God. (I Timothy 5:4)
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Grandparents are such a blessing! We live about a 45 minute drive from my parents... five years ago it seemed so close, but now so far! We try our best to see them at least once a week. They have so much wisdom and love to impart to our children that it would be a waste of God's blessings to not spend time with them as much as possible. And now I have the added blessing of BEING a grandparent... such responsibility... but such JOY!
My brother lives in the mountains of Virginia... we love to visit. One day, we may even relocate there... not as long as the children have grandparents here, though!
I do remember asking my teacher the same question about kid's day -- "everyday is kid's day!" she answered.
Now, looking at Boo's carefree life, I think I understand what she meant!
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