G is for Grandparents

To the Best Grandparents

When grandchildren arrive
We always think what fun
Life with them will be-
What fun to share with them
Ant every opportunity.
But modern life has folks traveling
And grandkids are scattered
Far and wide across the land
As parents meet military or professional demand.
Grandparents watch as they see the kids move
So very far away but yet cling to the hope
Deep in their hearts
That they will be closer to them someday.
But neither time nor distance
Can diminish the dedication and love
That a grandparent has for each
For even though the hand can't touch--
The heart can reach!

Thena

First Time Grandmother

Congratulations and best wishes
As this wonderful step you take
For being a grandmother
Is like the chocolate icing on a cake.
Tiny little baby hands
Will reach up to touch your face
And little baby coo's and giggles
Will respond to your embrace.
And your heart will no longer
Be yours to have and hold
For a tiny little baby
Now has it in his control!

Thena

First in Our Heart

I have received the most wonderful gift
That God could ever offer to me or you
Here is my special blessing.
Here is my dream come true.

Here is a bundle of sweetness
A source of joy in a crib
Here is innocence in a diaper
And love wearing a bib.

Here is hope for the future
That my arms can hold.
Here is my first grandchild
A treasure more precious than gold.

God knows of my homes and dreams
For it is He who placed them inside
Of this heart of mine that can hardly wait
To love, comfort, protect and guide!

Thena Smith


Grandparents Survival Kit

Just a little note to say
That your grandchild
Is on his way!
And since this task
Is new to you
Here are some things
To help you through.
A tiny little clock with alarm
To make sure that you are awake
And a little calendar for your wallet
To alert you of the date.
A candy bar for energy for long nights of waiting
And more chocolate for high energy celebrating!
And when the little one comes to visit
And (Hershey Kiss) as you kiss his precious tootsies
Some socks to keep you nice and warm
Down to your little footsies.
A pack of Lifesavers to remind you
how important Your expertise will be
As you babysit this little one
And give rest to his loving family.
And with the kit of course
Comes our heart felt prayer
That God bless you every day
And keep you in His Care.

Thena

Tiny alarm clock
small calendar
candy bar
Hersey kiss
socks
Lifesavers
prayer

Great Grandparents

Great Grandparents are created
With special care and love
They share a history with
So many people that they love.

They have years blessed by God
To live upon this earth
To nurture, love and guide
Those to whom He would give birth.

In their minds is a wealth of wisdom
Which fits them like a glove
And God grants them extra special years
To show the beauty of our Father's love.

Thena