GRANDADS!

Children's children are a crown to the aged (Proverbs 17:6a)

Grandads can be a big help as one is heading south on fall break.

#1 Prayers are lifted.

When he gave each an envelope of $ to buy a souvenir, the smiles came forth. A special time for all.

May you live to see your children’s children—(Psalm 128:6a)

Pictures have arrived since their arrival---both on-line and to our Frameo.

JLK's 1st purchase was a "stuffy"---he loves stuffies and he knows his grandad's fave Disney character is Donald Duck! Hmmm!!

Note personal stuffy, Foxy, under J's arm that made the trip!

Grandad believers are blessed as God pours out His Spirit and blessings of future generations on them and that includes grandchildren.

Isaiah 44:3 highlights the abundant grace and blessings that flow to the descendants of those who seek the Lord.

           

BEST DAY EVER!

BEST DAY EVER chanted Jack as he jumped up and down on the bubble wrap! 

The first time I heard the LOUD POP, I thought someone had fired a gun at our house! 

Then, the BIG surprise--- my daughter came in with a bouquet of flowers mixed with cards from every family member I've ever had along with hometown chums, Memphis church friends and even a few PiPhi sisters. Her goal was 80 cards for my 80th......and then some!

Oh Happy Day! (Romans 12:10)

GRAND GRANDS!

Yesterday's entry shared words from my eldest grandchild. 

Words that blessed my heart.

Today mail from my youngest grandchild blessed my heart.

Her words blessed me as well. She even asked me to say hi to her cousin Jackfor me. 

Grandchildren are the crown of the aged. (Proverbs 17:6)

Regardless of age, my "grand grands" bless my soul in many ways!

*BTW, Today is International Friendship Day---with several close friends to pray for, esp. KB!

BIGFOOT SEARCH PARTY!

A true search to look for clues to see if BIGFOOT is REAL!

The hunt begins with bag to hold clues found, binoculars, a magnifying glass and a whistle to alert the leader when a clue was discovered.

Then he appears! Is he real or not?

Check the feet and decide!

Check the nails if you're not sure!

Hmmm....some are not afraid but others not so sure!

A big thanks to Poppy for the best pix......

......and Molly who carried it over to Father's Day 2026!

HOORAY! HOORAY!!......TODAY'S THE DAY...

JLK....our youngest  grandson is 8 today!

The celebration began with a song from his grandparents and a Star Wars Secrets of the Troopers book from Amber and playing with his chickens!

Continuing soon to celebrate with Jack who is 8!@ Deep Creek pavilion to eat pizza and cake.

ODK MATRICULATES TO WESTERN CAROLINA UNIVERSITY!

Grandson Owen's Swain High School Events ended last night. 

According to his first-grade brother, he became a "graduator."

Even Mr. Mike and wife brought blessings!

The Maroon Devils commencement began with the SHS Concert Band playing "Pomp and Circumstance" and the Star Spangled Banner, as all rose from their concrete stadium seats covered in sunshine! 

The ceremony itself opened with prayer delivered by one of the top 5 academic class leaders followed by the SCHS Vocal Ensemble singing Psalm 86! 

When I thought it couldn't get any better than that, the valedictorian delivered an encouraging charge to all her classmates to remember the old as well as embrace the new as practicing righteousness and serving others in their future as cited from God's Word, Romans 12:2:

Do Not conform anymore to the patterns of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then, you will be able to test and approve what God's will is--His good, pleasing and perfect will.

I so agree with her choice of Scripture.

Mindset is key when young adults go forth in today's world. 

Think matriculating.

Not only did each graduate receive a diploma but a Bible as well!

Fireworks and tossing their mortarboards ended the night with a BANG!

AWASH IN AWARDS!

 3 years of positive growth in a new place---- town, state & school-----from not talking in pre-school to 2 years in kindergarten to helping his first grade teacher and making friends. 

Blessing upon blessing!

A BIG medal for a special award. The principal's award......

.......Presented with gratitude and respect in recognition of your meaningful efforts, positive attitude and the difference you've made throughout the school year. 

He also received his classroom's ANTONIO award for bravery.

 Jack called today the "best day ever" probably because he was able to leave school after the program!

 He saw that as award number 3----as any first-grader would!

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!

A blog to have you mostly use your imagination.....because I only took 1 pic.

Celebrating Mother's Day was special for BB and me & our spouses! 

Her son and my daughter treated us and our "joint grandboys" to nearby Deep Creek for picnic with all the fixin's! Plus, chatting, laughing, campfire s'mores and BB's lemon blueberry poundcake to take home!!

A perfect way to honor their father and mother. (Exodus 20:12)

Before the munching started, I followed the younger grand who removed his crocks & sat right in the water of the COLD creek. Nor far from him were LOTS of tadpoles on an underwater rock in the creek. 

We talked about tadpoles turning into frogs. 

I was unable to scientifically answer his question with eggs, gills or tails to answer his question, "How do they know how to do that?" 

I answered truthfully, "God made them to know how to do that!"

As we packed up to leave, a large pileated woodpecker joined our gathering. (photo by PopPop) 

A "Happy" time was had by all the mothers and their kin!

SUNSETS EXTRAORDINAIRE!

Whatever may pass and whatever lies before me 

Let me be singing when the evening comes

May I continue to worship His holy name.

Thank you Lord for neighbors who share sunsets on our ridge in the mountains, a son who shares a sunset in Honolulu, Hawaii and our daughter who shares sunsets at a beach in Florida..

All are examples of God's amazing creation. 

Pink and orange sky sunsets in continental US & a serene sunset in Hawaii!

May we all continue to experience the awe of sunsets with praise in our hearts.

I will bless the LORD at all times:His praise will continually be in my mouth. (Psalm 34:1)

*Grandson Jack alerted her, "Look Mommy the sky is turning pink & orange!"

When she got to the steps to take a pic, a youngster was standing there exclaiming, "Look what Jesus Made!" Her affirming reply, "Indeed He did!!" had the little fella smiling from ear to ear!

GIFTS THAT KEEP ON GIVING!

Special gifts that keep on giving are few! One such was a Frameo given by son, Josh. It allows pics from kids and their spouses to share pictures with us as they will. 

I don't have to do anything but accept the gift that continues to rotate through the screen to keep me smiling!

Today's snow pictures of youngest grandson did just that.....

......Gave me a happy heart! A Heart filled with peace and love.

The best gift that keeps on giving came to mind as I spent time in God's Word on this "Meditation Monday"---the best free gift to all who believe.

Jesus. 

Scripture gives the prefect picture to help one understand the sacrificial gift God gave through His Son who shed His blood that we might have eternal life in Him! A "white as snow" gift that keeps on giving!  

Come now, let us reason together, says the Lord: though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they are red like crimson, they shall become like wool. (Isaiah 1:18)

LET IT SNOW! LET IT SNOW!! LET IT SNOW!

OUT OF THE MOUTH OF BABES!

Of all my blog entries through the years, this is right at the top of the list for blessing a grandmother's heart. 

"Keep your heart with all vigilance for from it flow the springs of life." (Proverbs 4:23)

Think words....prayerful words from a first-grader.

Just click below to see & hear.....

@ goodgollygal

......a prayer that shares a first-grader's version of John 3:16 to be heaven-bound, and thankful for dinosaurs, parents and his sibling as he hopes God has a good week. 

His words greatly blessed my heart; I hope they blessed yours.

*Thx to John McCormick of reminding me "out of the mouth of babes" label..

GRADUATION: KINDERGARTEN STYLE!

KDG GRADS----SO MUCH STILL TO LEARN! Yet, so fun to watch the event---when it's one of your grands!  

Invitations were digital but appreciated.

Kids' sensibilities were respected! When names were called by the teacher to receive one's diploma, they could be last in line and choose to give a hug or a "high five" to principal/teacher. 

Guess who fit all aspects of those choices?

May we, Lord, as loving family of our young ones, share your steadfast love. May we also show gratitude for the teachers who care for and spend hours of planning for the individual lessons needed per child.

Father God, You know the plans You have for them. "Grace plans" from tears to shed and struggles to experience in order to trust you more and serve others well. We might have to keep our knees-bent for many years ahead to keep our over-controlling hands off.....choosing to embrace and encourage instead. 

Today's graduation bulletin had more than only the schedule for the service!

It had an eye-opening salute to the next graduation for these kids. 

A reminder to embrace our moments with our youngsters as many of us are in a season of life that might hinder our attendance in 12 years!

BUNDLES OF BLESSINGS!

CALLS! CARDS! TXTS! E-MAILS! FAMILIAR FOODS! FAMILY!  TV GOBBLES!........

from Personal Shopper......

.....to full tummy with 2 desserts followed by l-o-n-g nap .....

and a grateful heart with bundles of blessings!