Grandmothers almost always have advice to pass on to their grandchildren. I am no different. God has blessed me with four granddaughters. Having raised two sons, the opportunity to buy girlie things made me very happy. Not only do I have advice for each one of them individually, this will be my letter to them as a whole. They are of a generation so very different from my own. Society has put temptations in front of them that their Grandfather and I had never even thought about.

It is my desire that each finds joy. I want them to reach a potential that grants them satisfaction within. Peace. As I watch each girl grow and develop I can, because of a certain level of maturity, see what lies ahead. Our 16 year old is autistic and could easily be called “computer brain”. We are daily amazed at her memory for things scientific or relating to math. The 13 year old has a learning delay caused by a unique brain development before her birth. Bubbly, happy and full of joy. And then there are the two younger girls: the 7 year old is probably the most compassionate and loving child I have ever known. She is extremely insightful into human nature. Not enough can be said about our 4 year old charmer. Perhaps grandparents always favor the youngest and we would not want to be accused of favoritism—but this child is exceptional. A real handful for her parents. She will make us all proud someday!! I have nicknamed them “Sweetheart”, “Sunshine”, “Angel” and our little “Busy Bee”!

Dear beautiful children: know that your Grandmother is proud of you. God has made each of you unique and special. I love you with each breath I take.  My greatest prayer is that you will have a personal relationship with your Heavenly Father. This will guide your life. I have prayed for each of you and have the faith to believe that you will know Him.