Monday, April 7, 2008

Dear God,

I was so tired after working so many days in a row, nearly a month without a day off. And in the last couple of weeks when I wasn't working at church, I was working in my garden, yard, and home. So my body was weary. After mopping the floor and putting the kitchen back in order after two worship services and a long meeting, I dropped into bed. How comfortable and warm I felt all snuggled inside my covers.

That was when I heard the sound of grandchildren. Three to be exact on spring break. Coming from Syracuse they came into my bedroom and gave me hugs. Within minutes the bed was piled with kids. We put on the movie Winn-Dixie and watched it together as their dad and granddad took a long walk. At one point I looked at the piling. We were all on just half the bed. Sarah was next to me on my right. Jacob was using my knee as a pillow and Rachel was next to Jacob. I was so close to the edge of the bed, I thought I was going to fall off.

To be wrapped up in grandchildren is one of your great gifts.

I had to smile
when I looked
all around.
A granddaughter here
and another one there,
a grandson
on my knee.
How grand
your scheme,
grandchildren.

Thanking you, Andrea