But Jesus called the children to him and said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. Luke 18:16 (NIV)
I just finished reading a “children’s book” - at least that is how it is disguised with wonderful illustrations and stories from children. I became aware of this book after hearing the author give a presentation on the January Series from Calvin University. I was left with a lingering question of how this applies to my grandparent status? I looked back at my musings on this blog and for new information to integrate. Here is one example:
“We have the ability to create bonfires of belonging wherever we go. We can also lose this gift if it isn’t carefully tended to. Together, we can help remind one another of our place at the fire.”
The wisdom of children made me very grateful for the blessing of children in my life. It comes in the form of unexpected gift of chocolate-covered strawberries and a first date to a restaurant eating “tater tots”. It comes with interrogation; “What is your favorite drink”? It comes with doing paint by number and hearing, “It doesn’t have to be perfect.”.
The “back nine” of life has some wonderful grandparent surprises!
Marvin
References:
Montague, Brad. Becoming Better Grownups (p. 86). Penguin Publishing Group. Kindle Edition.
Calvin University January Series
https://calvin.edu/directory/series/brad-montague
Hage, M. L. (2015). Healing Grandparents.
http://healingagents.blogspot.com/2015/10/healing-grandparents.html
Hage, M. L. (2016). Healing Mission.
http://healingagents.blogspot.com/2016/10/healing-mission.html
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