In my growing up years I always knew without doubt that my parents loved me. As I grew my parents considered displays of affection inappropriate for my age. The warmth of their love seemed to dwindle. Notice I said the warmth of their love, the love itself remained constant.
I became a single parent and was uniquely blessed to raise four wonderful people who enriched (and still enrich) my life at every turn. When they were younger I played with them, prayed for them and did my best to to teach them all I knew about living life in a practical sense and a spiritual sense. They have not all chosen to take the path in life I wanted for them but I love them all just as much as I always have!
Some of my grandchildren are now approaching adult life without ever really having known the blessing of a having a faithful father figure in their lives. Their views, ideologies and values (moral and spiritual) differ greatly from mine. I grieve for them at times but on a recent visit I felt such a warmth of love for them (mother and children). Ridiculous as it seems I would gladly have taken them all, wrapped them in my arms so they would experience the glow of love I wanted so much to share with them.
Later I visited with my son and his wife and family. He has established his home on the values and principles which guide my life and I am grateful. Their children are being raised to know, honour, love and obey God. They often pray for their little family. Again I experienced that same warmth of love for them all. I also wanted them to feel that gentle warm glow of love which I felt for them.
It is the same feeling I have for my two adult children for are still at home. They are independent, have their own lives but play such a huge part in ours. I often feel that rush of love for them also. They are all such special people. I am singularly blessed.
Really everyone should experience this warmth and glow of family love in their lives. Long after I am gone I want my children to know and cherish my love for them. I won’t last forever but they need to be reminded of my love for them. So, at least, for my far away family I have chosen to give them a gift which hopefully will remind them of how strong the love is between all family members. It will last forever.
It is a beautiful amber glass candle holder which tells a story of warmth, light and love so that no matter the distance or years between us the memory of love will remain. It is a small thing but hopefully they will understand and feel loved.
Perhaps you can also find ways to build that warmth and love into your family also.
Pauline Fredrickson is a mother and grandmother who has a heart for children and for families.
She is also co-owner of http://www.grandmastoyshop.com.au. Her toy shop seeks to promote toys and games etc which encourage the building up of families.
In an effort to help parents connect with their children she has now also established http://www.familiesunplugged.com. You are welcome to check out both these sites at any time.
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