Words from the Heart

I can't believe how quickly this month has flown! They say, time flies when you are having fun...not sure it was all fun, but it sure was busy! Being a grandmother of three is the best part of my month. Telephone conversations with my 2 1/2 year old granddaughter are a hoot! One of the best went something like this: "Hi, Nanilin!" " Hi, Sweetheart! How's my girl?" "Gooooooood!" "Did you have fun today." "Yes, I made a snowman with two eyes and a nose." "How wonderful!" "I love you, Nana!" "I love you, too, sweetie!" "Ok, later gater, drive safe, go slow, careful, don't fall down. (kiss, kiss) Mom! It's your Mom!" At this point I am laughing so hard I can hardly breath! How old is this kid, anyway! Just love the kisses over the phone, too...they can pop your eardrum they are so loud! Another interesting event that happened this month is that I joined the folks in my church w...

As I have written before, I love being a grandmother. It is a wonderful blessing to hold your children's children close to your heart, knowing that this little being, so fresh from God, is part of you and your child, praying that they will be the best part of each. Three days before New Year's, granddaughter number three came into our lives. Her beginning was a bit worrisome as she was breech, thereby her birth was through c-section. But, she and Mom are both doing excellently well. Now, I have three muses to inspire my writing, my teaching and my work in social justice. What better reason to be inspire, than three shining beings still fresh and untainted by this crazy world. So, my New Year's resolution is this...to continue being the best I can be so that I can make a positive influence in the world, especially the world around my three granddaughters. My New Year's challenge to all of you is this...join me in mindfully approaching each day with gratitude, in not...