A few Christmases ago I received a gift from my six-year-old granddaughter that really touched my heart. This is not to say that all gifts that come from my grandchildren do not touch my heart because they do.
This one was unique. It was something that you would not expect a six-year-old to do or want to give. According to her mother this was the first Christmas her independent daughter wanted to buy her own gifts and wrap them, and she made some good decisions.
Should you ever have the opportunity to come into my office you will notice a placard or free-standing plaque that simply says, “Believe.” It is in the form of a rolled out scroll on a background with bunches of green grapes hanging from the top and some on the bottom.
My daughter told me that my granddaughter saw this in a gift shop and immediately said she wanted it for her granddaddy so he could put it in his office.
This thrills me to no end because I am an optimistic person playing off positive influences and sayings. I love the thrill of seeing goals being reached and rewards for these goals being given. Seeing hard-earned work receive respect is motivation enough for me to work even harder on another project, etc.
I see these qualities in this young child even though she is only six years old going on 21. She is a very bright child, and I would think it would be hard for you to find a grandparent that wouldn’t say this about any grandchild. This one continues to astonish me with her candor, her wisdom, and quick thinking. What should I expect when she really does reach the age of 21?
My granddaughter has now relocated with her family from Georgia to South Carolina. This increases the drive time for Granny and me several hours, but each visit we get to make is well worth it. I have always heard that having grandchildren is one of the grandest things that will ever happen to a grandparent and that grandparents will do for them things that they would not do for their own children. I must say it is tempting.
With this newly acquired desk item I now have in my office, I will look at it and see my lovely blond-haired, blue-eyed six-year-old beauty. It sends me a message that she sees something in her granddaddy that has motivated her to stand a little taller and walk with more confidence. She has sent me a message that I am passing on to all of you and that is all we must do to get through life is believe in yourself, your actions, your thoughts, and in the good Lord above. Remember what the Bible tells us in Philippians 4:13; “I can do all things through Christ, which strengthened me.”
All we must do is “Believe.”
