Reflections on being a Grandma: Part 1

Savannah is my first born, a lot of her milestones are my milestones as a mother. Thinking back on milestones of Savannah's life, I recall her first immunization. She was 2 months old, I remember seeing a drop of blood coming out of her leg, the first time I had seen any kind of injury on her.  I recall the look of betrayal in her eys before she broke into a blood curdling cry that caused me to almost pass out! Yes, the nurse grabbed me & I remember her saying, "Lay on the floor with your knees up until you have regained your strength." There were many more bumps and bruises in life for her. But overall, I would say an injury free life.

Another milestone in her life was the moment she received Jesus as her personal Savior. she was around four years old and we were talking about Vacation Bible School - "Why are we inviting kids to Bible School?" "Why do they need to know about Jesus?" "What is the gift of Salvation?" "Can I do this?"  What a thrill to lead my daughter to Christ and then to nurture her and encourage her to love & serve Him. I remember one Sunday afternoon, I think she was in 6th grade, for some reason Savannah & I were in the car waiting for Dad to grab a couple of groceries...anyway, KTIS had Billy Graham on the radio.  I drifted off to sleep.  When I awoke Savannah said, "I decided to do that" "Do what?" I replied. "I decided to dedicate my life to Christ just like they talked about on the radio!" WOW!  What a special teary moment we shared that afternoon.  I also recall the first year Savannah was a Counselor at camp.  I was missing her and praying for her and decided to clean her room, make her bed, etc. I was wondering where she was spiritually. As I was making her bed, I found a notebook under her pillow, I flipped through it and realized it was her prayer journal! I read just a few lines to realize the depth of her walk with the Lord.  I tried not to read it but did notice that each page was one of her friend's names and the various things she was praying for them.  I fell to my knees thanking the Lord for working in her life and thanking Him for making her such a powerful prayer warrior.

Read part 2 Tomorrow and Part 3 Friday! 

Just in time for Mother's Day!