Holding On

Today, I spent a few hours with my middle grandchild, Gavin.

I took note of some things about him.

He still reaches up to hold my hand and as he does, I hold his a little tighter.

He still sits next to me and fiddles with my hair, just as he has since he was a baby.

He still gets a snuggle in now and then and asks to come visit again.

He still gives me hugs and when he does, I hold him a little bit longer.

He's still seven years old, but soon will be eight.

I know one day some of these things will come to an end... 

"It's just not cool when you get older, Grandma, like when you're 9 or 10. But, I will still love you".

I'll hold on to that.... 

In my Heart....

                    ....Forever

Wedding season coming up

Wedding season is approaching and I'm helping with three !!
This arbor is one I made for my st-daughter's wedding 4 years ago, and we've used it in two weddings since.
It's a simple bamboo pole arbor with flowing white fabric. Then decorated with flowers of choice.
It was fun to make and fun to use.

Today

Today I asked God for something I've never asked Him for. 
A Pastor friend told us we are supposed to be specific when we ask for something. 
It feels a bit "wrong" to ask.
Today I was specific. 


Today I received an email from my estranged brother which read: " I don't know why but something just told me to let you know that I love you....Take care..."
It makes me wonder if something is going to happen to me, a family member, or friend. 
Today I won't worry, but I'll sure wonder.


Today I tried to explain to a friend to not feel guilty about things beyond her control.
I've lived a life filled with guilty feelings for my beliefs and decisions.
Feeling guilty doesn't change anything, it just creates stress for yourself and those around you.
Today I'm learning to accept my thoughts, feelings and beliefs.


Today I'll call my sister. 
She's called and left several messages and I've just not gotten back to her.
I don't want to ever feel the loneliness I felt when she wasn't in my life.
Today I'll call my sister.


Today a friend is saying goodbye to his wife. 
She will pass soon after a sudden health issue.
He is on my mind and heart.
Today I'll pray for his peace.


Today I'll make it a good day.
I'll not take things for granted.
I'll tell others what they mean to me.
Today I'll try to better someone's day.


Today I'll Thank God for things He has given me...
and I didn't even have to ask.

For Jada

I love hands.
My Grandma Clemence had awesome hands. When I think about how they looked, it brings a smile to my face and a calm thought to my mind.
Her hands weren't especially beautiful, but to me they were perfect. Tanned from too much sun, a bit of dirt under her fingernails, a scar from an unattended injury... but soft enough to lightly brush a touch of love across my cheek.
I don't think her hands were ever idle.
One of her favorite things to do (besides fishing) was playing Yahtzee. A favorite photo of her was taken across the Yahtzee table from me. With her elbows resting on the table, her hands are folded up near her chin. I love this photo.
As I cook, garden, type, sew, or touch the faces of my grandchildren, I like to think one day they might look back and think about my hands the same as I do about Grandma's hands.
Recently, as I sewed a dress for my granddaughter, I decided to take a picture for her....of my hand at the machine.

 I hope it brings a smile to her face and a calm thought to her mind.

Hands of Time

Old or new, our hands show the measure of time.

Grandma holding her first grandchild's hand.

I'm linking this to Life With My 3 Boybarians Sweet Shot Tuesday