Three year-old Brooke, our youngest grandchild, was spending the day with us. My husband and I love having her. That one-on-one time with the grandchildren is so precious. It was lunch time and all three of us were snacking and enjoying one another at the kitchen table.

Brooke looked at her granddaddy and than at me and to our astonishment she said, "I am going to stay with you forever and ever." It thrilled our hearts that she would be thinking such pleasant thoughts about her grandparents.

Jerry answered her by saying, "But, Brooke, your mother will be so sad."

That didn't phase Brooke one bit. "I would call her," she replied quickly.

Wrapping my arms around her in a spontaneous hug I thought, Lord, that is how I feel when I spend time with you. Quiet, quality one-on-one time, praying, reading your Word and listening to you speak to my heart. At those moments I am anxious for that day when I will go to heaven to live with you 'forever and ever'.

Even though it might leave my earthly family a little sad at the time, you will comfort them with your Holy Spirit and assure them that all is well.

Thank you, Lord, for precious grandchildren who love us so much. And remind us of the Heavenly reward awaiting those of us who love and know you as our Personal Savior.