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TAPS,
Thanks. I agree completely but my tongue is starting to hurt from biting it. Just kidding. For the most part, I support everything they do but this is one area where prayer is going to have to take care of it. God knows what He is doing.
posted by
RAME
on December 7, 2006 at 12:08 PM
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RAME, It is so human for a grandmother to worry over her grandchildren and want to make suggestions to the parents. It is difficult as a grandma to keep the mouth closed as we watch our children (and especially the DIL or the SIL) discipline (or not) set example (or not) follow religious teachings (or not) with their children. Sometimes the greatest thing that we can do is simply to love, support, pray and believe and let go and let God take care of it.
posted by
TAPS.
on December 6, 2006 at 10:04 PM
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star4you,
Thank you for your nice comment.
posted by
RAME
on December 1, 2006 at 1:57 PM
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baptism
Show me in the bible where we are commanded to baptise an infant? I respect your heart's desire for your grandchild to be dedicated to the service of God by his parents. However, their job, as I understand it, is to live a life he can follow, not get him wet once as an infant. He will need at some time in his life, to come to the understanding that neither his parent's faith nor yours will get him into the relationship with God through Jesus that insures an uninterupted conversation with the Father, via the Holy Spirit, as he passes from this life to the next. Baptism is an outward expression of an inward conviction, which an infant cannot know. I pray your grandson will be brought up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord, if not by his parents, then with your own love of Jesus as his example. Godspeed
posted by
kingbearer
on November 20, 2006 at 1:58 PM
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sooooooo beautiful
posted by
star4sky5
on November 20, 2006 at 8:58 AM
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MiaElla,
Thank you. When you love someone as I love that little guy, the description comes easily.
posted by
RAME
on November 19, 2006 at 12:46 PM
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faholo,
Thank you faholo. I have done all those things and will continue to do so. I appreciate your comment.
posted by
RAME
on November 19, 2006 at 12:45 PM
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avant garde,
I'm so sorry to hear that your mother keeps her distance from you and that she is afraid for you. I can't understand that.
As a mother, I want to do all I can for our children and grandchildren. I will not be run over or taken advantage of but I am there for them as is my husband.
You're right, they need to hear good comments on all the good things they have done and accomplished and they don't need to hear about all the things they have not done well. The only time I bring anything like that up is when I see that they are about to repeat it and warn them against it.
I try to lead by example and be a loving example at that for I do love them and want them to succeed.
Never do I try to tell them how to live their lives or what to do unless they ask for the advice.
Sometimes I offer the benefit of my own experience as a mother and let them know what worked best for me.
Thanks for your comment.
posted by
RAME
on November 19, 2006 at 12:43 PM
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RAME
What wonderful descriptions... I wish I had talent to describe people
posted by
MiaElla
on November 18, 2006 at 8:58 AM
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RAME, I am so happy for you that you have a grandson
to love, care for and guide by love and example. Bless his parents often with words of love and support, point out their good actions often, then pray that their hearts will soften to the reality of the need to have this little one Baptised. Seek the intercessory prayers of John the Baptist, he stands in the Father's presence and Baptised the Son. He is a good intercessor who will pray with you for your grandson. Blessings and enjoy a good week-end,
faholo
posted by
faholo
on November 17, 2006 at 11:18 AM
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RAME
My mom keeps at a distance with us for the exact same reason. For years, I have never heard her say once that she is proud of me, that I have managed to overcome many of my foibles and choose to raise a family. When the truth comes out, all she can say is, "I'm so afraid for you."
posted by
avant-garde
on November 17, 2006 at 2:20 AM
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