Blessed.
As I explained before Thanksgiving- Ryan and I feel so blessed that we have all of our grandparents still around in our lives. This weekend we had the chance to catch up with My grandparents.
I have discovered that in my life I wear many hats. I play various roles, some of which I am better at than others. Some of which I enjoy more than others. But at the end of the day when Ry and I are settled in for the night I have gotten things done (usually not all that I wanted to- but I have checked things off my list). I play back my day through my head. Throughout last weekend those roles didn't change. Some called me aunt, wife, daughter, sister, cousin, hard worker, over stresser, creative, perfectionist, crazy, planner, leader, friend. But in each and every one of those things---- I can sum up the role I think discribes me the best.
This is one of many pictures I captured this weekend. I love the joy in their eyes. The love that you can see between them. My grandparents are both in their 80's and my other grandparents in their 90's. A true blessing! They have taught me to love. They have taught us what marriage looks like. What hard work looks like. What faith is. They have been married for over 65 years (I hope to just live that long). And most of all they are happy. Age has come. Life has come. And they have passed on a life that anyone could only imagine! Thanks to my parents. To Grandma and Grandpa. To mimi and gramps. It was great to see you-- we are praying for you all. Gramps get better- we love you!!
On the way home I heard on of my favorite songs. I couldn't find a good you tube clip of it but this girl (Rachael Lampa) has an amazing voice. The lyrics speak to my heart: "I am Blessed" by Rachael Lampa
I may never climb a mountain so I can see the world from there
I may never ride the waves and taste the salty ocean air
Or build a bridge, that would last a hundred years
But no matter where the road leads
One thing is always clear
I am blessed, I am blessed
From when I rise up in the morning
Til I lay my head to rest
I feel You near me
You sooth me when I'm weary
Oh Lord, for all the worst and all the best
I am blessed
All along the road less traveled, I have crawled and I have run
I have wandered through the wind and rain until I found the sun
The watching eyes asked me why, I walked this narrow way
I will gladly give the reason
For the hope I have today
I am blessed, I am blessed
From when I rise up in the morning
Til I lay my head to rest
I feel You near me
You sooth me when I'm weary
Oh Lord, for all the worst and all the best
I am blessed
You've given me joy
You've given me love
You give me strength when I want to give up
You came from Heaven to rescue my soul
This is the reason I know
I know
When all is said and done-- I am blessed! And for that I am thankful!
I think that from now til the end of the month (maybe longer) I am going to focus on unique Christmas songs that rock! I have a few in mind-- and hey if you have one-- let me know about it!
ck
I have discovered that in my life I wear many hats. I play various roles, some of which I am better at than others. Some of which I enjoy more than others. But at the end of the day when Ry and I are settled in for the night I have gotten things done (usually not all that I wanted to- but I have checked things off my list). I play back my day through my head. Throughout last weekend those roles didn't change. Some called me aunt, wife, daughter, sister, cousin, hard worker, over stresser, creative, perfectionist, crazy, planner, leader, friend. But in each and every one of those things---- I can sum up the role I think discribes me the best.
BLESSED.
This is one of many pictures I captured this weekend. I love the joy in their eyes. The love that you can see between them. My grandparents are both in their 80's and my other grandparents in their 90's. A true blessing! They have taught me to love. They have taught us what marriage looks like. What hard work looks like. What faith is. They have been married for over 65 years (I hope to just live that long). And most of all they are happy. Age has come. Life has come. And they have passed on a life that anyone could only imagine! Thanks to my parents. To Grandma and Grandpa. To mimi and gramps. It was great to see you-- we are praying for you all. Gramps get better- we love you!! On the way home I heard on of my favorite songs. I couldn't find a good you tube clip of it but this girl (Rachael Lampa) has an amazing voice. The lyrics speak to my heart: "I am Blessed" by Rachael Lampa
I may never climb a mountain so I can see the world from there
I may never ride the waves and taste the salty ocean air
Or build a bridge, that would last a hundred years
But no matter where the road leads
One thing is always clear
I am blessed, I am blessed
From when I rise up in the morning
Til I lay my head to rest
I feel You near me
You sooth me when I'm weary
Oh Lord, for all the worst and all the best
I am blessed
All along the road less traveled, I have crawled and I have run
I have wandered through the wind and rain until I found the sun
The watching eyes asked me why, I walked this narrow way
I will gladly give the reason
For the hope I have today
I am blessed, I am blessed
From when I rise up in the morning
Til I lay my head to rest
I feel You near me
You sooth me when I'm weary
Oh Lord, for all the worst and all the best
I am blessed
You've given me joy
You've given me love
You give me strength when I want to give up
You came from Heaven to rescue my soul
This is the reason I know
I know
When all is said and done-- I am blessed! And for that I am thankful!
I think that from now til the end of the month (maybe longer) I am going to focus on unique Christmas songs that rock! I have a few in mind-- and hey if you have one-- let me know about it!
ck
posted by Christy at 7:40 PM
3 Comments:
they look so happy and beautiful!
gorgeous picture!
I have been in awe of your Grandma and Grandpa since I met them, over 2 years ago. I knew how I wanted to love you, and how I wanted to show you. And that day, I saw your Grandpa love your Grandma that very same way. You are blessed. You've seen with your own two eyes what God designed marriage to be like. And I hope, and pray, that God blesses me to be even half the husband your Grandpa has been.
Love always honey!!
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