Grandparents...

If you look in Webster's dictionary it says:

Main Entry: grand·par·ent
Pronunciation: \ˈgran(d)-ˌper-ənt\
Function: noun
Date: 1632
: a parent of one's father or mother
— grand·pa·ren·tal \ˌgran(d)-pə-ˈren-təl\ adjective
— grand·par·ent·hood \ˈgran(d)-ˈper-ent-ˌhu̇d\ noun

IS that all? NO. We say....someone who adores you and thinks you hung the moon no matter what age you are...someone who drives 45 minutes to hear your jr high band play or watch you sign/sing a song...someone who takes the time to ask what you really want for Christmas and then sends it around the world (no matter the cost)...someone who buys you something you want just because...someone who teaches you to drive a tractor or ski down a big scary slope...someone who will read as many books to you as you want because it's time with you...someone who taught your mom or dad to love the Lord, but didn't stop there..continued to teach you...someone who gave your parents a good name to give to you....someone who spoils you (just enough to prove they ARE grandparents) but not too much...and so much more.

We thank the Lord for Grandparents (two sets) who sent presents (already wrapped...mom, says THANKS) ahead of time so it will FEEL like they are with us on Christmas. Presents received. Children appropriately bated. Time to wait and stare at the pretty packages...TORTURE!! We're thinking of you and missing you, too. You are loved more than we have words to say.