My life matures with treasured blessings to enjoy
Being with grandchildren brings rich love and joy
God blesses us with these matchless wonders
Hearing their playfulness louder than thunder
The Lord has blessed my role as a grandfather
Bringing love opportunities without any bother
Morning arrives with my coffee cup filled
Thinking of grandchildren spawns a thrill
Some live close, others reside farther away
Praying for each one helps to start my day
Their parents feeling blessed with each child
Allowing me to call each one my grandchild
These children march through remarkable lives
Offering vivid moments which continue to thrive
Photographs authenticate each child’s life story
Filling my appetite with incredible love and glory
God has glorified me with these little tikes
Reminding of humble times, forever to like
Such a cute photo
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Lovely work…
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sweet!
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grandchildren are pure joy. I had them for almost 4 years every day because my daughter worked. I was praying when I was driving in the Spirit for protection they where small the boy older by 3 or 4 years I forgot, lol I am getting old. That was the best time in my life but, when they get older you love them the same but they are kind of gone. My grandson the older one comes to visit but my granddaughter not yet. and the other boy is still young 14. I go once a year to see them. you are lucky having them near, BLESSED.
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Grandchildren are a beautiful blessing.
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Adorable.
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Laleh, I appreciate you reading and sharing your kindness.
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My absolute pleasure dear.🌷
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Oh Richard, you make me jealous! My grandchildren are too far away! 3 in Switzerland, 3 in CA, and the one here in Big Sky too busy caring for her two with regular trips to BZN to come back to Ennis for a visit very often. Your poetry is beautiful. Is that you and Colleen with two of yours??
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Jan, thanks for sharing your thoughts. With five of my grandchildren in Montana, I understand how you feel about yours in Switzerland and California. I have seen my Ohio grandchildren, but following social distancing. The photo at the end is from WordPress.
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Ah hah! I didn’t think that resembled my image of Richard! 🤪
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I have posted a couple pics of myself, but I tend to let my writing take center stage.
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It does!
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a beautiful tribute to all your grandies … my father said if he knew being a grandfather was so amazing he would have skipped the first part 😉
all care and no responsibility, or direct responsibility!
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Kate, thanks for sharing your father’s perspective. I like his thoughts.
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🙂
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what a beautiful tribute to grandchildren and the blessings of being a grandparent…
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Thank you Jim. I have enjoyed being a grandparent.
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it seems like most people do!
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Beautiful poem, Richard. Lovely thoughts. ☺
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Tina, I appreciate you reading sharing these kind words. Peace be with you!
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Peace be with you too, friend. ☺
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So precious! ❤
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Thanks for your kind words. I have enjoyed my journey as a grandparent.
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No doubt! Grand babies are something else! They’re a joy!
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A grandpa poem!
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Indeed! Thanks for sharing this thought Jim. May God continue to bless the lives touched by your ministry.
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Aww thanks!
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