My Precious Granddaughter,
From the moment your mom revealed you as a blueberry in her stomach, I’ve been excited and thrilled about being your grandfather. Along with my desire to love and protect you, I want us to get to know each other. Let me start with a few things about myself:
I’m in. You can count on me being your champion, on your side and in your corner, for as long as I live and beyond. That being said I’ve heard warnings about spoiling your grandchildren. I plan to completely disregard them.
I’m imperfect--your mom and Grandma Hattie know that. The thought I will let you down someday bothers me, but it will probably happen. So I ask for forgiveness in advance, wanting to learn from my mistakes, as you will yours.
I’m here. Let me know what you need from me. At times you might need me to draw close, at times to keep distance, and at times to move a few mountains for you. I will look for a balance and want your feedback on how to do so.
And about you......
You are loved--surrounded and nourished by the love of your parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles, friends, and people from church. Bask in this love and enjoy this love but don’t take it lightly--others often don’t have what you have.
You are you--special in God’s eyes and to the rest of us. You are a unique blessing to this world, a gift everyone you come across can benefit from. Don’t be scared to both find and reveal yourself, although both pursuits will take courage and a lifetime.
You are born into a fallen and uncertain world. No matter how much we try to protect you, you will still sometimes feel scared, bewildered and disillusioned. Life is beautiful and challenging at the same time. What you can try to do is to accept what is.
And take it to God, whatever you find Him to be. You will find out soon enough you were born into a family of faith; the same group of parents and relatives who love you love God. We will want to share that faith with you, hopefully not because we’re trying to dictate your beliefs, but because we want to share the joy we’ve found.
But you will discover your own faith in your own timing--all of us will respect this. As for me, I can say two of the great blessings of my life was when your mom came to know Jesus, and when she married your father, a deep man of faith. I can also say I will be blessed by whatever choices you make as you search and embrace what can be made your own.
On my desk at work is a picture of me holding you in my lap when you were a few days old. You were asleep, vulnerable in my arms, and I am looking down at you, enraptured in grandfatherly love. I look forward to continuing to love and take care of you, as I look forward to watching you grow and passing this love on.
Rick Gramps
From the moment your mom revealed you as a blueberry in her stomach, I’ve been excited and thrilled about being your grandfather. Along with my desire to love and protect you, I want us to get to know each other. Let me start with a few things about myself:
I’m in. You can count on me being your champion, on your side and in your corner, for as long as I live and beyond. That being said I’ve heard warnings about spoiling your grandchildren. I plan to completely disregard them.
I’m imperfect--your mom and Grandma Hattie know that. The thought I will let you down someday bothers me, but it will probably happen. So I ask for forgiveness in advance, wanting to learn from my mistakes, as you will yours.
I’m here. Let me know what you need from me. At times you might need me to draw close, at times to keep distance, and at times to move a few mountains for you. I will look for a balance and want your feedback on how to do so.
And about you......
You are loved--surrounded and nourished by the love of your parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles, friends, and people from church. Bask in this love and enjoy this love but don’t take it lightly--others often don’t have what you have.
You are you--special in God’s eyes and to the rest of us. You are a unique blessing to this world, a gift everyone you come across can benefit from. Don’t be scared to both find and reveal yourself, although both pursuits will take courage and a lifetime.
You are born into a fallen and uncertain world. No matter how much we try to protect you, you will still sometimes feel scared, bewildered and disillusioned. Life is beautiful and challenging at the same time. What you can try to do is to accept what is.
And take it to God, whatever you find Him to be. You will find out soon enough you were born into a family of faith; the same group of parents and relatives who love you love God. We will want to share that faith with you, hopefully not because we’re trying to dictate your beliefs, but because we want to share the joy we’ve found.
But you will discover your own faith in your own timing--all of us will respect this. As for me, I can say two of the great blessings of my life was when your mom came to know Jesus, and when she married your father, a deep man of faith. I can also say I will be blessed by whatever choices you make as you search and embrace what can be made your own.
On my desk at work is a picture of me holding you in my lap when you were a few days old. You were asleep, vulnerable in my arms, and I am looking down at you, enraptured in grandfatherly love. I look forward to continuing to love and take care of you, as I look forward to watching you grow and passing this love on.
Rick Gramps
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