For years I have been saying, " I loved being a mom and having my little children around me. I only wish I could do it again and I would do it better." Funny how God can step in when he needs to and give you a second chance. I am not saying the circumstances are great. I wish that my son and his wife were raising the children. Divorce is an ugly thing, but what can you do when your spouse tells you she is done being a wife and mother because its just not fun anymore. My son is doing his best to be a good father and has brought the children into our home with him. I am the one who is blessed to be the mother figure in their life. I pray that when he is ready, my son will fall in love again with a wonderful woman who will be a loving mother to his two little boys. I am writing this blog to share my experience with those of you who are also raising grandchildren. I know I am not alone in this calling.
My days are pretty crazy now, just like they were more than 30 years ago. They are filled with diapers, bottles, teething, crawling, tantrums, hugs, kisses, and homemade cookies. I am tired but happy. We are back to living on one income (son does help with the groceries) and getting by on what we have and what we can provide ourselves. My two grandsons fill my days and nights but I also have 12 other grandchildren to give my attention and love to. I also have eight grown children, 2 son in laws and 2 daughter in laws. I always said I wanted a big family and to never have to worry about being lonely. See how good God has been to me. He does hear and answer our prayers.
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