May
20
2022
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We praise God for our newest granddaughter who was born this week. Since we had her big sister with us all week, Grandma time took precedence. As God allows, a new Whisper will be published on Tuesday, May 24.
May
17
2022
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I had my three-year-old granddaughter with me.
We were having a Grandma Day.
In these toddler years, a Grandma day is quite simple.
It means doing something special together.
That something special may be going to a local coffee shop and choose a favorite doughnut.
It may be taking a walk to find leaves, and flowers, or listen to birds as we go along.
It may be going to a store to choose one special thing.
The latter was what we did on our latest Grandma Day.
May
13
2022
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We are on a baby watch for our next grandchild. Since the soon-to-be big sister is here with us, I am re-publishing a Whisper from October 16, 2014.
When I am cooking in the kitchen, you will find me in a apron.
Not just any apron.
I love a certain kind of apron that I bought in Lancaster County.
The old fashioned kind of apron that covers well and has pockets in the front.
I have quite a few of these aprons.
With its homespun cloth, I am transported to a simpler time.
The long ties crisscross in the back and come around the front so I can tie them.
The pocket holds my glasses, which always come off when I read or do close work.
May
10
2022
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It was Mother’s Day.
We had celebrated the day before, since it was my granddaughter’s third birthday.
It was primarily a birthday celebration, as it should be.
However, there was an acknowledgement of the mothers who were there.
The actual day was filled with phone calls and texts.
My oldest daughter prepared a delicious dinner for me.
It was a day with a lovely nap in my favorite chair.
It was a day with hot tea right around my usual tea time.
May
6
2022
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My youngest daughter got married last weekend.
She married her best friend.
She married someone who was part of their same friend group in college.
They had not dated until after they graduated.
They were just friends for the longest time.
The summer after graduation, my daughter was a mercy ministry intern in Philadelphia.
Soon we heard that this young man came to visit her a few times.
Just friends was beginning to change into more than friends.
Apr
28
2022
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Our youngest daughter is getting married this weekend. It is a time of joyful celebration for our family. Whispers will resume, as God allows, in one week on Friday, May 6.
Apr
26
2022
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It was the day of the sprinkle shower for my daughter-in-love.
She is due with her second child in a few weeks.
Her friends did all the planning.
I was delighted to be a part of her special day.
I have often heard the same “wish” at bridal showers.
It would be so nice to have another shower to replace sheets and towels.
It is always said tongue in cheek, but if truth were told, those sentiments are slightly true.
It would be nice to replace those kind of things a few years into your marriage.
Apr
22
2022
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I went into the little market.
I stop there weekly to pick up a few organic things I purchase there.
I could go through the market with my eyes closed.
I know where the things are that I routinely buy.
I can zip in and out in less than ten minutes.
It’s not that I’m on a time crunch.
I just that I know what I want and where to find it.
I know the cashiers from my frequent visits there and they know me.
Apr
19
2022
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We went to our daughter and son-in-love’s church for Easter.
It was an opportunity to be with three of our grandchildren.
Our oldest daughter was there as well.
It was a smaller group than we are used to, but still so wonderful to be together.
My granddaughters were in their Easter dresses with little button down sweaters.
I saw their dress shoes and remembered the days when my daughters were similarly dressed.
Downstairs, near the entrance, there was a tray of Easter cookies.
My almost two-year-old granddaughter was happily biting a cookie that looked like a baby chick.
Apr
15
2022
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This Whisper was originally published in March, 2013.
I am taking a few days off during this Easter time to be with my family.
May you have a Blessed Easter, pondering the Lord Jesus, the spotless Lamb of God.
Anyone with more than one child knows that there is an ongoing, friendly dispute.
I’m Mom’s favorite!
Through the years I have heard that numerous times, from some more than others.
I truly think that each child secretly hopes that they alone will hear those words.
Those special words, that set them apart from the rest.