“I made this for you.”
The joy and sadness of receiving art as gifts.
I think one of the most joyful gifts Grandparenting has brought into my life is: being the recipient of art again.
One of the most difficult realizations is: how it slowly fades away as the child ages.
The hardest is that: you’re old enough to grasp how beautiful and sad this all is.
Life rushes by when you’re a parent, each new stage brings exciting discoveries, fun connections and growing conversations and all kinds of different happenings that demand attention but not too much reflection.
When you’re a grandparent, reflecting and remembering begins to take over much of your mind and heart. A great sensitivity comes upon you and you feel everything in greater proportions because you know what actually matters in life. Small things become great things, so you learn to savor everything so much more.
Having someone that wants to draw for you is a very special gift, if you’re blessed in such a way, treasure it as long as you can.
"A great sensitivity comes upon you and you feel everything in greater proportions.." I think of all the stages of life, if we are graced to live long enough to have grandchildren, that this season is the most gratifying, soul expanding and joy producing.