I am more thankful than I can ever say for the way the Father has knitted us together. They are my favorite people in all the world.
She graduated on Saturday - this beautiful young woman who ushered us into the glorious world of "Grand-parenthood". Eighteen years slipped through my fingers like silky sand, and suddenly the cherubic baby was standing there in her cap and gown.
The little table held the memories of past and present accomplishments. She is gifted in so many ways. Musical, artistic, bright and so lovely. You can see all of those things in the picture. What you cannot see is the absolute beauty of her heart. It is a gentle, tender, compassionate heart. It is a giving heart. It is a heart that loves the Lord.
We love her dearly and cannot begin to thank God enough for the blessing she has been in all of our lives. We know He has great and wonderful plans for her life.
Visit Ann's for more gratitude posts.Blessings,
Linda
What a great blog Linda and your granddaughter is just precious! Your family is a blessing indeed!
ReplyDeleteWhat a proud grandma that you are!!!! Stephanie is just beautiful inside and out! :) Congratulations to her!!!
ReplyDeleteYou're shaping for her a legacy, Linda... your example, your servant heart, your selfless ways. You're not the only one who is blessed, dear friend! What an awesome gift you give-- the gift of heritage!
ReplyDeleteMay your week be wonderful in every way... so glad you're back :)
What a special day for all of you! It must seem impossible that your first grandbaby is so grown up. I can only imagine how quickly the years will go for us to that moment.
ReplyDeletevery nice post.
ReplyDeletethose years go by fast, yet, she has grown up so beautifully.
Oh Linda! congratulations to you too!
ReplyDeleteHow amazing it is to see such beauty in the world. It's truly wonderful to see another light shining ~
She is radiant and so lovely. I can tell by your writing that she is as lovely on the inside... which is where it counts!
God bless her as she goes forth to be a good steward of God's gifts!
Blessings * Maria
Stephanie is lovely Linda and your
ReplyDeletelove for her shines through your
words. Congratulations to both of
you! Your beautiful family is blessed
with a godly heritage.
God's grace,
Sandy
The family is a special unit that God has joined together. May God continue to bless you and your family.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to your granddaughter on her graduation!! It's no wonder you're so proud of her, she seems like a delightful young lady. Loved seeing the pictures, look at all those big smiles:-) Families are indeed precious and we should treasure them to the fullest. xoxo
ReplyDeleteoh, to have children like stephanie... you are such a loving grandmother, Linda. you have such a big heart. i so appreciate you. e.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to your beautiful Stephanie! May God lead and guide her into this next exciting phase of her life.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful granddaughter you have and what an added blessing that she loves the Lord! I pray God's richest blessings upon her as she moves forward to the next phase of her life!! May He guide and direct her steps and may she have a deep sense of His presence with her.
ReplyDeleteWhat a special day full of memories that must have been! What an even more special thing to know that she loves God!
ReplyDeleteCongrats!
What a wonderful tribute to your precious granddaughter. She is beautiful inside and out... she must get it from her grandma! :) Congratulations to her as she begins a new journey!
ReplyDeleteSweetness! :)
ReplyDeleteLinda, I have been reading several tributes today by grandparents about their grandchildren who are graduating. Isn't this a wonderful way t use our blogs?
ReplyDeleteGod bless your dear granddaughter and may she follow the Lord always. I pray that the day will come when the Lord will allow me to write similar words about mine.
Congratulations! Thank you for sharing with us.
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