Today I'm linking up with The Undomestic Momma's Top 2 Tuesday. The topic for this Tuesday is to list two things you've learned from your parents and grandparents.
What I've Learned...
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| May 30, 2008 |
- From my parents, I've learned that all things are possible through Christ and to trust God with every facet in life, no matter how big or small it may be.
- From my grandparents, I've learned that marriage is one of the most special relationships shared between a man and a woman on earth. Marriage is not easy, but takes work. It's not always 50-50, sometimes the spouse may have to put in 100%. Marriage is not about the self, but serving, meeting the needs of, and loving the other person unconditionally. When I look at my grandma, I see someone with a servant's heart, faithfulness, and love for her husband. My grandpa has always been pretty stubborn, but my grandma always stood by him and loved him. She was there caring for him through his constant battle with cancer, surgeries, and lots and lots of chemo and radiation treatment. She was definitely there to be his support, when he couldn't. Now that my grandma has Alzheimer's, the tables have shifted a bit. My grandma can no longer care for herself nor for anyone else and grandpa now has to be her support. My grandparent's have been married for about 65 years and I admire their marriage and commitment to each other.
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| Grandpa & Grandma Anderson Summer 2004 |
4 comments:
I love that your grandparents are still together and supporting one another even through illness.. So many people jump ship these days at least little sign of work when it comes to marriage!
Awww Brittany that was beautiful! You are certainly blessed to have wonderful parents and grandparents! Thanks for sharing this today.
I grew up without a dad...and never knew my grandparents. But my mom was a wonderful Christian mom and she taught me so much about the Lord...and how to face life's issues in the strength of the Lord!
Now I am a mom and a grandma to 11 grandkids on earth and 3 who live in heaven...plus some miscarried little ones we will meet there for the first time! God is good all the time...and He can get us through any trial if we lean on Him.
Linda @ Truthful Tidbits
Both of these things are so important! It's amazing how much easier life gets when you believe there is a path already set out for you. Loved reading about your grandparents!
Wow I love both pieces of advice..But I teared up reading about your grandparents. I definitely agree, it's not always 50/50, but in the end it all works out. 65 years is such a long time, how inspiring! I definitely can not wait to get married and live the rest of my life with my boo! :)
p.s. thanks for the sweet comment on my blog! I'm now a follower of your blog, too!!
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