My friend's mother-in-law had come for a
Visit. When her grandson walked into the room She said, "You're getting fat." Her other comments were negative as well, So much so, that her grand kids didn't Want to be around her. I tucked that bit of information into my brain. Recently, my out of town daughter and her Family stopped by on short notice. When they walked in the door I gave Them big hugs. "You're getting so tall," I told Jesi, "Almost As tall as Micah." As they sprawled out on my couches I Asked about their recent week long Camp at a college campus. I told them how proud I was of their Achievements. I pointed out Jesi's sketch of a bird that Decorated my refrigerator. Everyone compliments me on your Artistic skill," I told him. I asked Micah, "Do you have any new Information to give me?" I love to discuss science with him. "Well, I learned that carrots have more Potassium than bananas," he said. I noticed they weren't holding screens in Their hands. Actually, they had left their devices in the car, on Their own initiative, not their parents. "You boys have given this grandma the best Gift you could give me. You are looking at Me and not your phones." They grinned. As they left I gave their dad another hug and Said, "Thank you for surprising me with a Visit from my dear family." I ignored any shortcomings that day and Simply searched for qualities to praise. There were bunches of them. The furtive mom must have placed her
Newborn very carefully on the steps that Led up to the Chinese factory. As she quickly ran home in the Dark she must have known that her Foundling would be found. I can only guess at her distress. But because the mother was willing to Give up her infant, the little one became My granddaughter. Tears well up when I try to express how Much I love her. My words fall short. I want my granddaughter to know that she Wasn't unplanned, that before she was even Born, God had already planned her for us. I wish her birth mom could know that her Hidden treasure was found, that her hard Choice was the right one. I wish she could know the beautiful woman Her baby has become. I wish I could thank her and let her know that Our dear Lia is turning 23 today.
Since we lived hours apart for years,
It was a beautiful surprise when my Grandson got a job in Columbus. Now he is able to join me for Supper on Thursday nights and Sit beside me in church. I enjoy hearing him sing along With the worship music. How many grandmas have that Privilege? He is turning 25 today. But since his job took him to Boston for a couple weeks, I'll Need to celebrate him from afar. I'll sing to him on the phone. But love spans the distance. Happy Birthday, Paul. Your cake awaits.
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Dorothy Kalb Hsu Seitzinger
Writing poetry has helped me process and express my sorrows and joys, my concerns and blessings. "Life is hard, but God is good!" Archives
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