{{Today I am linked with Lisa Jo Baker for Five Minute Friday. Here is how it works…. One word prompt. Five minutes. No editing. Lots of women. Equals a great time.}}
The word for today? LAST……
As soon as I read the prompt, I knew….LAST…..I am coming into the last of the days with my first granddaughter, Sophia.
Every day, for the last five years, I have watched her while her parents work. I cannot believe the relationship that has formed between us. The love. The laughter. The joy. Oh sure, there were days of being tired & at times, frustrated, but I would not give up one day. Well maybe I would —- I would give up the worst of the “binkie, goggie” days 🙂 But now we are coming to it….
The last week.
My last week of having you each day is now upon us. For after that, you will be in kindergarten each day. All day.
I could never have imagined that the time would go so quickly. The days passed. And so did the years. Five years that have been magical. I never thought anything could match being a mom. But somehow, being a Mom met its match when I became a Mimi.
And so, Sophia, as this last week is upon us, may you start your full time school years with God’s hand upon you. And my prayer for your life, my first granddaughter is this:
You did not choose me, but I choose you and appointed you to go and bear fruit – fruit that will last. (John 15: 16 NIV)
May that be, sweet girl! Go & may your life bear fruit that will last & be for His glory!
So here’s to the last week!!!!!
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What a sweet gift. It’s amazing how blessed we can be when we serve others, as you have served this family watching their little girl. Beautiful.
So very true that we cannot give without in some way receiving ourselves. Thank you for stopping here!
Aww..this was so sweet. And your granddaughter is adorable, by the way.
You both were blessed with each other, isn’t that wonderful? She has a lot of her self-confidence from you, you are a big part of her life! And you are so blessed to have family so close. I love my grandkids, but they are both out of state. Boooo!
I know you’ll continue to be a big influence in her life. From TGIF,
Ceil
Thanks, Ceil. We are planning a sleepover one night before school starts. Or so I have been told by her 🙂
This story made me smile and a little misty-eyed. I’m so blessed to live near my grandchildren and to watch them grow, not only physically, but spiritually as well. But don’t they grow up too fast? 🙂
It is amazing how quickly they grow. I think quicker than my own grew! Let’s enjoy them as much as we can! Thanks for stopping by, Alli!
Awww.. What a time in your life! How special that you got to spend so much time with her.. 🙂 Enjoy this last week!!
We fully intend to 🙂 A sleep over, going out to dinner with Poppy, & then going for ice cream. She has it all planned into one special night for us. Too funny! But sign me up!!!
So sweet Joanne! I know you will miss her tremendously!
Lori – I surely will! And now I will have just her sister, Jocelyn, for some one on one time 🙂
Such a sweet post, Joanne! I hope you enjoy your last week and also enjoy sending your girl off on her own adventure. From this YaYa to you, Mimi, there’s nothing like being a grandma, is there? 🙂
Holly –
Love that you are YaYa!! I have never heard that before 🙂 There is nothing like it for sure. May we be faithful to pray for these little lives so yet another generation may know & praise Him as well! Thank you for the visit & the encouragement!
This post made me tear up a little. My youngest, my only daughter starts school soon too and, whilst I am really looking forward to having full days to myself again for the first time in 9 years, I will miss the time that I have been able to spend with her on our own whilst her brothers were at school. I know that we will still share special times but it feels like the end of a chapter that I will miss. Thanks for such a beautiful post.
Thanks for sharing at Essential Fridays. Blessings
Mel from Essential Thing Devotions
Mel –
It is hard, for certain, to see these toddler years end. But who knows what God has in store for both you & her!!! Blessings to both of you as you each start this new chapter!
Have a wonderful weekend!
Joanne
I found your blog by randomly scrolling through the many pics of bloggers for the 5 min friday. Anyways, I thank you and I will use John 15:16 possibly on my blog. I just get excited about bearing good fruit. 🙂 Lastly, you praying over your grandchild is priceless. How wonderful would this be for every child…gratefully, TT
Absolutely would be wonderful to pray this over every child. Can we even imagine the power that would be unleashed & the fruit that would come forth. Thank you for stopping here today.