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Oct. 15, 2007
Catching up part 2/ Relationships
So, school started in Sept. after our family vacation. The first week was busy but good. Then we got the very sad news that my husband's grandfather went home to be with The Lord and school stopped for a trip to Ohio. Family is more important than book work so school was quickly set aside as we packed and grieved the loss of Grandpa. I'll never forget when my oldest son came in from playing to quickly grab a toy, his friend still waiting at the door for him, and we told him the news about Grandpa going to heaven. He broke down and cried, and just couldn't go back out to play. He remembers going to visit with Grandma and Grandpa at their home in NC and he is also saddened for his Papa and his Daddy. He still forgets sometimes and prays for Grandpa. My husband preached the funeral which is a very difficult thing to do, especially when it is someone you love so dearly and have so many memories of. I was very proud of him and admire him for doing such a great job. I'm very glad to have known Grandpa and I'll always remember Grandpa's smile and laugh. He always enjoyed hearing my husband tell some funny story or joke. I'm also thankful that at least my oldest has some early memories of his great- grandparents. Not many children ever get to meet their great-grandparents- yet my children have been blessed to know and have relationships with 8 great grandparents (6 still living) and 1 great-great grandmother who is still living today. We take her and her roommate ice cream and visit with her at least once a month. She doesn't ever remember us having been there - but we make her smile for the time of our visit. She loves vanilla milkshakes and ice cream. Memories are worth the time to make. No toy, video game, or even the coolest gadget will be remembered more to a child than the times spent with family. I often fail to remember what's important because of the daunting To Do List of each day - I get hurried, stressed, short tempered and even grouchy when I feel the pressure to get things done. Getting through a reading list or spelling lesson isn't my goal in life though - Building lasting relationships and memories with my children is. I pray that I will learn to put that to do list aside and foster real relationships with those I love - Relationships are PRICELESS! My Sunday School teacher from the time I was in youth up until 2 years ago when he passed away always stressed RELATIONSHIPS. Our Relationship with Christ first and then with others - that's what is important in life!
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