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From Granny with Love

October 17, 2014 by Ellen 32 Comments

What I hope they remember~

~ the times we sprawled on the floor playing Jenga, putting together puzzles and making up stories with Barbies and action figures.

~ how proud I was of each of their accomplishments; but more important than that, with each of their failures. Because in failing, they tried. In failing, they gave 1,000%. In failing, they learned.

~ the times we danced around the house – not because we were great dancers, but because we were silly and it was fun!

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~ fall leaves raked into a big pile, only to be scattered by the kids, running and jumping into the middle, and throwing leaves high into the air, swept away by the cool breeze. I hope they remember the goofy faces we made, just because.

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~ the conversations we shared in the car, on the way to Vacation Bible School; the fun we had at VBS.

~ the unusual winter with all the ice storms. I hope they remember the icicles we broke off the house, and pretended they were buggers! I hope they remember how funny and goofy that was, and not gross at all!

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~ all the hugs we shared.

~ the bedtime prayers that were prayed for them.

Although I never had children of my own, I was blessed to marry a wonderful man, father of two great kids. Those kids grew up to be pretty cool adults who became awesome parents. More than anything, what I hope they remember is this:

~ that even though no blood in our veins connects us, the love I have for them goes deeper than my heart…down to my very soul.

Grandchildren are the crowning glory of the aged (Proverbs 17:6a NLT)

Linking up today with Suzie Eller, The Writer’s Reverie, Jennifer Dukes Lee and Holly Barrett

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Comments

  1. Angie Webb says

    October 17, 2014 at 9:43 am

    Great words from a wonderful Grandma. Glad to connect

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    • Ellen Chauvin says

      October 17, 2014 at 10:26 am

      Thanks so much for stopping by Angie!

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  2. Sabra Penley says

    October 17, 2014 at 11:38 am

    Sweet memories, for sure! I can only imagine how much they love you, too!

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    • Ellen Chauvin says

      October 17, 2014 at 11:53 am

      Ah, thank you Sabra! Thanks for stopping by!

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  3. Cindy K. Krall says

    October 17, 2014 at 12:48 pm

    I loved this! My prayer and deepest desire will be days like this with my own yet to be born grandchildren. Thanks for the beautiful peek into my dream!

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    • Ellen Chauvin says

      October 17, 2014 at 2:37 pm

      Oh, Cindy, you will love it! Thanks so much for stopping by!

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  4. betsydecruz says

    October 18, 2014 at 9:51 am

    Sweet, Ellen. How wonderful that God gave you GRANDchildren! (even if you never had children.) Enjoy them now! They grow so fast. My mom used to tell my son he wasn’t allowed to get older than 6. We laugh about that now.

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  5. Ellen Chauvin says

    October 18, 2014 at 10:46 am

    I agree with your mom!! Thanks for stopping by Betsy!

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  6. Debbie Eubanks says

    October 18, 2014 at 6:55 pm

    They are so blessed to have you as a granny! Oh the memories they’ll have… Blood is not a requirement for love here, time and devotion are 🙂

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    • Ellen Chauvin says

      October 19, 2014 at 6:59 am

      And Deb, sometimes it’s not quantity of time, it’s quality. Thanks for stopping by!

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  7. Lora Bloomquist says

    October 19, 2014 at 9:18 pm

    Ellen,
    Your blog looks beautiful, and this is such a sweet glimpse into your special relationship with your gift of grandchildren! God is good. Keep writing!

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    • Ellen Chauvin says

      October 20, 2014 at 10:14 am

      Thank you so much Lora! I appreciate you stopping by!

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  8. Julie Sunne says

    October 20, 2014 at 10:11 pm

    Truly lovely, Ellen!

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    • Ellen Chauvin says

      October 21, 2014 at 6:31 am

      Thank you Julie! Thanks so much for stopping by!

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  9. Sharon says

    October 21, 2014 at 4:31 pm

    I’m a new grandmother myself and you have expressed it beautiful making me think I have memories to make!

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    • Ellen Chauvin says

      October 21, 2014 at 4:40 pm

      Sharon, you will have so much fun with your grands! But here’s the thing: They grow up so fast! Enjoy every single moment!!

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  10. Holly Barrett says

    October 21, 2014 at 6:54 pm

    I am certain they will remember these precious moments you are helping them to make! Grandchildren are the best! Thanks for linking up to Testimony Tuesday.

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    • Ellen Chauvin says

      October 21, 2014 at 7:00 pm

      Thanks so much Holly, and thanks for stopping by Ordinary!

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  11. Cathy says

    October 21, 2014 at 8:59 pm

    Heat blessed little children they are to have such a grandmother!

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    • Ellen Chauvin says

      October 22, 2014 at 9:56 am

      Aw, thank you Cathy!

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  12. Cathy says

    October 21, 2014 at 9:00 pm

    I must proofread better. Above comment should say “what” not heat.

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    • Ellen Chauvin says

      October 22, 2014 at 9:57 am

      🙂

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  13. Jolene Underwood (@Faith_Eyes) says

    October 22, 2014 at 9:17 am

    Beautiful moments to cherish and remember. I hope you print this out for them as a keepsake!

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    • Ellen Chauvin says

      October 22, 2014 at 9:56 am

      What a great idea Jolene! Thanks for stopping by!

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  14. Carmen Horne says

    October 26, 2014 at 9:00 am

    I just love these pictures and your sweet comments about your little kiddos. I’m not a grandmother, yet, but I look forward to the time I will be. Beautifully written.

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    • Ellen Chauvin says

      October 26, 2014 at 8:16 pm

      They are precious! Thank you, friend!

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  15. Traci Rhoades says

    October 26, 2014 at 8:08 pm

    Ellen, I read a couple of your posts from the October Sunday Share linkup. Good stuff! I love this list because it’s everyday stuff. Not big fancy trips or expensive presents. And that stuff is exactly what I remember from time with my grandparents.

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  16. Ellen Chauvin says

    October 26, 2014 at 8:17 pm

    Thank you Traci! Thanks so much for stopping by!

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  17. Christian Women says

    October 27, 2014 at 1:05 pm

    Such a sweet post Ellen. Sounds like you are creating wonderful memories that will last a lifetime for your grandchildren. Really like your last sentence. Isn’t it great that love is not limited to blood times? Thanks for sharing in BCW Sunday Share linkup.

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    • Ellen Chauvin says

      October 27, 2014 at 1:24 pm

      Thanks so much for stopping by! And thank you for the link up! I enjoyed it!

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  18. Mary Flaherty says

    October 28, 2014 at 10:54 am

    How precious! I’ve heard that having grandchildren is much better than having children—at least that’s what all my friends tell me.

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    • Ellen Chauvin says

      October 28, 2014 at 12:09 pm

      Your friends are correct, Mary! Thanks for stopping by!

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