My grandparents have been an endless, positive influence in my life. Despite living quite some distance from each other – and their adorable, innocent lack of technology – we have managed to stay in frequent contact. They always have found a way to make sure I felt loved and missed.
My grandparents are my heroes. For many, many reasons but mostly because I yearn for nothing more than conditioning my heart to love as unreserved as theirs'.
Without my grandparents, I would never believe a person had the capability of truly loving everyone – whole heartedly, unconditionally and with out boundaries or biases. I wouldn't have been able to experience the feeling of love radiating off a couple who'd been married for forty-nine years. I would never have experienced the sight or feeling of a marriage which is beaming with God's love and glory.
Ephesians 4:2 "Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love."
My grandparents are a source of strength for me. A source of inspiration. A source of example, unconditional love, support, and motivation.
Their pride in me gives me strength. Their joy for the simple things in life, and their never-ending appreciation for what they have, gives me inspiration – inspiration to be a better me. Their love for each other, and everyone they meet, is the example that I look to every day. Their unconditional love supports and motivates me in everything I do.
I know God gave me my grandparents for a reason – to provide me with two angels who not only guide me, influence me and inspire me – but show me what true love looks like.
Personal experiences and my parents' divorce would like to make me cynical. When it come to love and relationships – It can be hard for me trust.
But then, I look to my wonderful grandparents, and I remember love can be real; that when your relationship's foundation is God's love, you can conquer anything together.
My grandparents taught me that love keeps no records of wrong-doings. They taught me to let God into every circumstance, disagreement or situation I am faced with – because when you do, miracles happen.
They taught me that the true symbol of love is not a heart or a diamond – that it's a cross. They taught me to kneel when it feels like life is giving me too much to stand. They taught me how to truly love – and love like God does.
My grandmother taught me what it means to be a Godly woman. She taught me that it doesn't make you 'lame' to say no to sin or sit some 'parties' out – that it means you are strong. She showed me that the only thing stronger than fear, is your faith. And she showed me that grace means all of your mistakes now serve a purpose, instead of serving shame.
My grandfather taught me that a real man leads you to God, not sin – and that a man who does this is worth the wait. He taught me that crying is not a weakness, but a strength. And he showed me that a true man of God lead's his woman like Abraham, fights for her love like Jacob, cares for her like Boaz, and loves her the way Christ loves her.
Psalm 103:17 "But from everlasting to everlasting, the Lord’s love is with those who fear him, and his righteousness is with their children’s children –"
In relationships, the closer you both move towards God, the closer you grow towards each other. I have always said, "A couple that prays together, stays together."
I am eternally thankful for my grandparents every day; for teaching me these lessons and demonstrating to me what a relationship focused around the Lord and His love really looks like.
Happy 49th Anniversary to Lenore and Joe Sian, my loving PaPa and Nana.
