I’m in a new season of life now. Gone are the days wrestling with three little boys. Almost gone are the days of wrestling with six fantastic little grandkids. How sad. However, the memories of stories and time spent – and the lessons learned – will last a lifetime. Join me this week as I share meaningful lessons learned from the children in my life…one of those children was even me.
LOVING EVERY MINUTE OF IT!
As I write this, the date is March 2, 2015. It is our granddaughter Lauren’s 13th birthday – and birthdays at Nana’s house are a big deal. As I think back to the day she was born, I can’t help but get a little teary-eyed with memories. Grandchild #5 is now a teenager. As I reminisce, I realize that even as the seasons of life change, some things never do. Take Lauren’s love of chocolate for instance.
It was Easter, 2011 and Lauren was wide-eyed with wonder and excitement. Bouncing up and down she begged to open the pink package 
before her. “Give me a hint Nana”, she pleaded, “Please!” I knew what she was hoping to find inside. Our girl loves chocolate. I mean loves the stuff. She’s one of those creatures who savor every bite. One small piece can last five minutes secured snugly between the roof of her mouth and tongue. I have to admit she gets that honestly. So does her Nana. But Lauren takes it to the next level!
The first thing she spotted as she opened her Easter present was a big chocolate egg wrapped in pink cellophane. One look at that and she tore into the package, opened the egg, and proceeded to chomp away. “It smells so good Nana” she crooned, and then swiftly covered her face with it! Now that’s what I call loving chocolate!
It reminded me of the way the Lord wants us to love Him. In Mark 12:30-31(NLT) Jesus tells us,
” Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.The second is this: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no commandment greater than these.”
Psalm 34:8-9 reminds us,
Taste and see that the Lord is good.
Oh, the joys of those who take refuge in him!
Fear the Lord, you his godly people,
for those who fear him will have all they need.
Jesus wants us to love Him the way He loves us…wholeheartedly, without reservation, loving every minute of it! Think on that today…
Until tomorrow,
Your Traveling Companion,
Brenda