I wrote this poem not to long after my kids left. It was published in Harvest Legacy, Summer 2007.
THEY ARE THERE!
They have finally arrived....
VANUATU
"Where in the world is that?"
Everyone asks...
"Far away, very far away."
I answer...
My feelings are mixed,
I am glad, but yet so sad.
They have worked so hard
And I am so proud.
They love and serve You, LORD,
A Mothers Prayer...
A Grandmothers Sadness...
Sometimes the emptiness is big,
And I cry.
Sometimes the peace is enough
And I rest in You.
I am determined they will know me
grandparenting is a very important role to me.
I love my grandchildren;they hold my heart.
Each one is unique,
And each one is special.
Teach me, LORD,
How to be a long distance grandma.
Please, let them know me in spite of the miles.
You are God, and You are with them.
You are there to comfort,
watch over, and care for them.
I rejoice in that, and I find comfort in this truth.
Help me to remember this daily.
I know that You love them and me,
And You will care for us all.
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
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karen- thank you SO much for this blog. i have sent it to my parents as my husband and i are about to leave for se asia for three years (and Godwilling longer). we are overjoyed that He has called us, excited for the work He has prepared for us, but grieve hurting our parents. you have helped me know how better to pray for my mother and father. thank you for helping me and helping numerous other mothers and fathers and for your sacrifice. may you be rewarded. grace and peace. ps. where in colorado are you? my parents are in parker.
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