Just Enough
This morning our house was eerily quiet! There were no petitions for grand mommy or granddaddy. Missing was the questions, “where are my shoes and is this OK to wear?” For the past three days, Elaine and I have had the opportunity to keep Faith and John Derrick, while their parents were out of town. We all joke about the joys of being grandparents because you are able to send the grandchildren home at the end of the day. As tired as I felt and as rushed as I was to get all things done that needed to be done, I would in a moment have them back. They brought enough joy with them to bring smiles on our face. They had enough energy in them to keep us active instead of just sitting there watching TV or reading. They were inquisitive enough to keep us giving answers for the questions they asked. I have already thought a great deal about our experience, it was a good three days and nights. Too many times, I take for granted the many blessings that I have. I need to stop and count them one by one; I know that I would be surprised at all that the Lord has done for me. We didn’t get fame or wealth for the three days with our grandchildren, but we did receive enough joy to recharge our batteries for matters we face in our day to day lives.
As I thought about these matters, I wondered what it is that you and I need daily to keep us going. I know that the Lord is going to supply us with the things in life that we need. Maybe instead of thinking about fame or fortune as the means for happiness we could look elsewhere. With that in mind I want to make a wish for each of us. A wish that may bring that needed smile or that boost of energy that is needed.
I wish you enough sun to keep your attitude bright. I wish you enough rain to appreciate the sun more. I wish you enough happiness to keep your spirit alive. I wish you enough pain so that the smallest joys in life appear much bigger. I wish you enough gain to satisfy your wanting. I wish you enough loss to appreciate all you possess. I wish you enough “Hello’s” to get you through the final “Goodbye.”
As I have grown older it is about these things. They are the things that bring real joy and happiness. Elaine and I were blessed this week with two of our grandchildren. I know that other grandparents who read through this article have been blessed in the same way. The goodbye’s we expressed Wednesday night will linger in our mind as a memory of three special days. Paul wrote to the church at Philippi and said “I am thankful for every remembrance of you.” Are you and I thankful for just enough blessings that the Lord gives us?
