Grandmommy’s Notes in the Margin

This young lady is truly a jewel. I know that she often irritates the fool out of her mom and dad (but, hey, that’s what teenagers do!).

But, without her willingness to just pitch in and do whatever needed to be done, I just don’t think Cousin Camp could happen. I know, I could let the parents come and help more, but the kids don’t like that [sorry, Mike and Laurie :(].

Ash would clear the table, throw away the trash, take it out, do the dishes…just name it, she did it. I didn’t even ask. I’d start something with the littler ones, return to clear the table….Done!

She’s amazing, Mom. No matter what you might think. Someday, she is going to make everyone VERY proud.

Thanks, dear. I love you. And thank your Mom, ’cause she taught you to do all the great things you did for me.

It is truly all about Jesus, isn’t it??

Yes, I really do believe that I have the most beautiful grandchildren in the world. Here is a picture of two more that I took with my cameraphone. The young lady on the right is another of their cousins. It is a VERY LOUSY picture but you can see the more beautiful version at Wedding Belles and More Wedding Belles.
–>

My sister and I both are members of a webgroup called SparkPeople (more on that in a later blog). We recently were asked to post 3 things we were thankful for. I immediately posted

1. My husband
2. My kids
3. My grandchildren

Well, Cathy, in perfect oneupmanship* stated

1.My perfect mate
2 My 4 beautiful daughters
3 My 5 precious grandsons

Now, I could NOT let her get away with that so, I posted right back

Her mate isn’t perfect (no man is perfect; only women are). But, he is perfect for her. It is my belief that she and I each have our own little quirks and God in His infinite wisdom has matched us with the perfect companion (and we actually listened to Him, for once). Hmmmm. That must mean that they have opposite quirks??? OOOH God must have a terrific sense of humor.

Food for thought, girls. Next time you get mad at your mate, think about that!!

*She didn’t really try to oneupme. I’m just teasing her.

–>