close to you

last night I got to either rub the back of, hold one in my arms, tell a story to, (individually) some of my grandkids
as the light was off, with just the early evening dusk coming through a peep in the window
and stories read, bathroom routines done, prayers said and covers tucked up around sleepyheads
I could not help but gaze on the little faces with absolute love, and overflowing thankfulness
for these little ones
who light up when we come
and who laugh with us
hold our hands
trust us with decisions
let us kiss them better
make up funny stories
forget the times we have to correct
but remember the teachable moment

I could not help but gaze on the little faces, and look at their little profiles
a combination of mommy and daddy
sometimes leaning more to the other
and often a combination of us as grandparents
how does that happen
.... fearfully and wonderfully made

after gazing
and planting one last kiss on a cheek
and saying good night
i wander out
still in awe at the gifts God has given to us
gifts
wrapped up in little packages
that we call grandchildren
and I am so thankful.

today the lines from this song ran through my memory (guess it is the week of going down memory land with music .... what DOES that say about me?)

these are the lyrics
the ones in read - are especially for my grandkids (we won't worry about all the girls in town following them around ... yet :)


"(They Long To Be) Close To You"

Why do birds suddenly appear, ev'ry time you are near?
Just like me, they long to be close to you.
Why do stars fall down from the sky, ev'ry time you walk by?
Just like me, they long to be close to you.

On the day that you were born the angels got together.And decided to create a dream come true.
So, they sprinkled moon dust in your hair of gold,
And star-light in your eyes of blue.
That is why all the girls in town follow you all around.
Just like me, they long to be close to you...

On the day that you were born the angels got together.
And decided to create a dream come true.
So, they sprinkled moon dust in your hair of gold,
And star-light in your eyes of blue.
That is why all the girls in town follow you all around.
Just like me, they long to be close to you...
Just like me, they long to be close to you...