When I Think of Grandma

When I think of Grandma…

I think of all the times

We’d snuggle up so cozy

And hear stories of all kinds.

I think of yummy haystacks

And pumpkin pies so good,

I smell Thanksgiving turkey

And dream of tasty food.

I remember playing Yahtzee,

Fun visits to the zoo,

Or looking through an album

As she’d laugh and say, “That’s you!”

There are many things I think of

When Grandma comes to mind,

Such memories are precious,

There’s gold in them I find.

But what inspires me the most

When I think of Grandma dear,

Are the testimonies of the Lord

And how He’s been so near.

She’s battled fears and doubts,

And walked through valleys dark,

She’s made mistakes along the way

And wished storm clouds to part.

But God has been so faithful,

He has never let her down,

He’s walked along beside her

And kept her safe and sound.

Her nights have turned to dawning,

Her fears to joy and peace,

Her valleys became mountain tops,

Her mistakes revealed His grace.

My Grandma’s faith inspires me

To press on to greater heights.

Her prayers and love she has for God

Gives me a passion to know Christ.

Grandma, God has used you

In such a mighty way.

And now, with utmost pleasure,

I wish you a great birthday!

Copyright © Elisabeth Linzey 2013