From the time I was just a little
child, I wanted to be a Mother, and have
a baby of my own. My dolls were my
children, but I dreamed of holding a
real live baby in my arms. No Mother was
ever happier than I when I finally held
my beautiful little baby girl in my
arms. I thought no mother could ever
love a child as much as I loved mine.
And when I later had two adorable little
boys, I felt my joy was complete!
But how could I have anticipated the
rapturous enchantment my first
granddaughter would bring me? Only a
Grandparent could understand the thrill
of cuddling a darling little Grandchild!
I absolutely adored her! Her name was
Heather, but I always referred to her as
"My Baby." I showered her with
frilly dresses and toys and surprises. I
was her complete slave, and she seemed
to love me as much as I loved her. I
lived for the times her mother would
bring her to see me, and I used any
excuse I could find to be with her. I
was sure I could never love another
grandchild as much as I loved her.
When Heather was almost three years old,
her mother had another little baby girl
named Bethany. I was so worried that I
would never be able to love her as much
as I loved Heather, and even though I
tried, she was still just not like my
first grandchild. But one day when
Bethany was five months old, her mother
brought both little girls to see me. I
remember walking out to the car to greet
them, delighted to see them. First
Heather got out and I hugged her, and
then Bethany was taken out of her car
seat. When Bethany saw me she started
laughing and kicking her little feet and
reaching out her arms for me to take
her. My heart completely melted as I
held that precious little baby in my
arms, and I felt an indescribable bond
of love and adoration for her! How could
I have ever felt I could not love
another grandchild as much as I loved my
first one? They both became my special
joys for which I thanked the Lord.
Then I thought about my wonderful Jesus,
and how He reached out His arms of love
to me. He loves each and every one of us
- no favorites - but I am included! I
saw how His love created in me a
tremendous response of love for Him. He
showed how much He loved me by His open
arms on the cruel cross. His daily care
in answered prayer, and His guiding
steps - a daily fact ??“ helped me covet
His love more and more and made me
realize that this love brings me not
only comfort in daily living but the
promise of my eternal salvation.
There could be no greater joy!
Betty Jo Mings
bmings@netzero.net
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Betty Jo lives in Garden Grove,
California, with Rowland, her husband of
over 50 years. She has three children
and six grandchildren who all love the
Lord. She started writing poems as a
child, about the same time she received
God's gift of eternal life. She has had
countless poems and articles published
in books, newspapers, magazines,
periodicals, and anthologies. Her
writings are also available on her
personal Website at: http://members.truepath.com/BettyJoMings/
A book of her poems titled
"Poems For The Common Man" has
just been released. To order call
toll-free 1-888-280-7715 or visit www.1stbooks.com,
www.amazon.com,
or
www.barnesandnoble.com.
If you would like an autographed copy
please contact Betty Jo at bmings@netzero.net
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Blessings to you.
Bob Johnston
Minneapolis
Starfish @ Ripplemaker.com
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