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Friday morning and welcome to Poppy's corner on
November 12, 2010 where he will be gushing a little because this coming Sunday is our Lexie's 10th birthday. Lexie is that girl in the middle with big sis Kyleigh and baby brother Brady. She has been a remarkable child since day one. She used to be the funniest girl who breathed air on the planet. Now since she is becoming a little more grownified she times her comedy for their most appropriate moments. She is smart as a whip and while she may not have size on her side, when she's playing sports she rocks her world with spirit and attitude. She's also a beautiful young lady that we pray for each and every day. God has something very special for our Lexie. Our Rodney and Mitzi have a large circle of friends, therefore, Lexie and her siblings get to learn about community, helping each other, and building friendships. Lexie can be serious when the situation calls for it, but she has always gone out of her way to make her Poppy feel a special connection and that in and of itself pretty much does it for him. I know what you are thinking. It doesn't take much, right? I plead guilty on all counts. It is our privilege to wish our Lexie Dee a most wonderful 10th birthday celebration from her MiMi and Poppy, and
may God continue to bless you in all you do!
One of the great things about moving on down the road marked age is how God's gift of grandchildren ministers to our hearts each day. I fully realize they do grow up and in that process they too will face challenges, especially in the world we have built for them. Within our large group we currently have them at all ages and all stages even as I write today's episode and we all would agree it's not easy. I know some wonderful people who have not been blessed with grandchildren and I would never intentionally seek to make them feel bad in any way in my over the top feelings for those God has blessed us with. I have learned that because of our age, we see the landscape of life a little differently than the parents. It is through those grandparent eyes that we express the joy found in these gifts from God. I'm not one of those who carry around a portfolio of photos to show to others, but I do carry every single one in my heart, and think of them often throughout the day. Why not? In fact, one of my greatest desires is to influence all of my children, grandchildren, and our great grandchild with a testimony of what it means to have God as the foundation and focus in life. We are blessed with many good students in our clan. That's a good thing. We are blessed with many who excel in sports and other activities. That's a good thing. But, at the end of the day, we realize that it's their connection to Christ that is the most important feature in their life. God bless them all is our prayer and may God also bless you and yours.
Amen. This wraps up another busy week and I hope to be in my place come Monday morning where we all will find out what will be unleashed next. .....More later.
One of the great things about moving on down the road marked age is how God's gift of grandchildren ministers to our hearts each day. I fully realize they do grow up and in that process they too will face challenges, especially in the world we have built for them. Within our large group we currently have them at all ages and all stages even as I write today's episode and we all would agree it's not easy. I know some wonderful people who have not been blessed with grandchildren and I would never intentionally seek to make them feel bad in any way in my over the top feelings for those God has blessed us with. I have learned that because of our age, we see the landscape of life a little differently than the parents. It is through those grandparent eyes that we express the joy found in these gifts from God. I'm not one of those who carry around a portfolio of photos to show to others, but I do carry every single one in my heart, and think of them often throughout the day. Why not? In fact, one of my greatest desires is to influence all of my children, grandchildren, and our great grandchild with a testimony of what it means to have God as the foundation and focus in life. We are blessed with many good students in our clan. That's a good thing. We are blessed with many who excel in sports and other activities. That's a good thing. But, at the end of the day, we realize that it's their connection to Christ that is the most important feature in their life. God bless them all is our prayer and may God also bless you and yours. Amen. This wraps up another busy week and I hope to be in my place come Monday morning where we all will find out what will be unleashed next. .....More later.
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