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Answered Prayer

This morning I was sitting alone, in a quiet little apartment, watching the sun rise and waiting for a busy little girl and a tired mommy and daddy to awaken. 

My mind wanders . . and my thoughts and my heart are full. I am reminded every single day how blessed I am in so many ways but on this particular morning, I am thankful beyond words for Nicole. I am thankful that, at least from what I can see, I’m always welcome to come and stay with them; I’m thankful that she’s a great mom to a happy little granddaughter, that Nicole takes pictures of Addie almost daily and sends them to me; I’m thankful that she makes time each day for Addie to video chat with me while I’m so far away. I’m thankful that she’s a great wife for my son . . that she’s just as happy putting on camo and going hunting, or helping skin a deer, as she is getting dressed up and going to Kansas City for a night out with Chad’s rowdy friends. I’m thankful that she and I can talk about everything and anything and I never worry that something I say, or the “tone” I use will be taken out of context and next thing I know, Nicole might be pouting. She’s not that kind of girl. I’m thankful that, even though she grew up in the same small town and never moved around, she’s willingly moved with Chad to two new towns in their short married life and she accepts that if Chad stays with his current job, there will be lots of moves in their future. Chad is a dreamer and Nicole goes along with whatever crazy ideas he comes up with.

Chad was just a little boy when I first heard Somewhere in the World by Wayne Watson. I bought the CD because of that song and to this day, it’s still on my iPod. I began praying for a wife for Chad, a great mother for my grandchildren and of course, it wouldn’t hurt that she would be a good daughter-in-law for me.

Nicole and Addie

Nicole and Addie

As I was looking over Facebook this morning, my friend, Bonnie, had shared a link to a blog post entitled “If My Child Marries Yours”.  What a great idea! It’s time for me to begin praying for the parents of some little boy out there, who will some day be the husband of my granddaughter. I may or may not ever meet this wonderful young man but he’s out there, and I pray his parents are raising up a young man who will be a great husband to Addie and a great daddy to their children.

This morning, after reading that blog post, I am reminded to be thankful to Margie and Greg for raising a wonderful daughter! I’m also thankful they love Chad and treat him like their own son. Nicole’s grandparents and aunt and uncle have all accepted Chad into their family and with us being so far away, that’s a great comfort for me.

 

 

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  1. You are truly blessed and I am so happy for you. You’ve also earned that happiness, Judy, in many, many ways. I love the pictures of Chad and Nicole and Addie – it’s like having my own kids and grandkids visit. Thank you for sharing your happiness with all of us!

  6. Your post is so beautiful it brought tears to my eyes and reminded me of how fortunate I am, too. Thank you for sharing! Nicole, Chad and Addie are likewise blessed by having you in their lives.

  7. This is a beautiful post, Judy! I read Bonnie’s posted article this morning too and began the same silent prayer for all four of my grandchildren and their future lives as married adults. You are, indeed, blessed; Addie is adorable!!

  8. How blessed you are..and so glad you realize it. Enjoy the special family that you have!!

  10. So happy for you that you have Nicole in your life. I feel the same way about my DIL…so blessed to have her. Now, I’m praying that my daughter finds the perfect husband! o:)

  12. your post made me cry! You are very lucky indeed! I am lucky as well – my oldest son found a wonderful girl – and hopefully someday she’ll be a wife and mother to his children 🙂 If he has it his way, that will be many years from now though, but I know they change their minds. I can’t WAIT to be a grandma! Someday, someday!

  13. Thank you for sharing this with us. It’s good when our prayers are answered, even if the answer is no, to take time to be grateful for an answer. When the answer is such a resounding yes, it’s wonderful to recognize the hand of our Heavenly Father in our lives. I love the picture you included. It’s wonderful. I’m glad you are getting another chance to visit.

  15. I have often said that my DIL is the answer to all my prayers for my middle son. Isn’t it wonderful when our prayers are answered? You can tell just by looking at your little family that they are happy. My DIL likes to hunt too, and my granddaughter had her first camouflage outfit before she was born. One minute she’s playing with Lincoln logs and the next she’s wearing a princess costume!! Can’t wait to meet our first grandson, who is expected to arrive in the new year.

  16. Isn’t that a great article? I saw it this morning too. A good spouse is such a blessing and those relationships are truly special additions to both sides of the family. I know you are soaking in every moment. Does a Mama’s heart good!

  18. Oh Judy, I am so glad you have such a good relationship with Nicole and also glad you have such a grateful heart for it. My DL thinks she’s better than us so we don’t see her much. I had hoped for a good relationship with my only child’s wife but it doesn’t seem to be in the cards.
    Enjoy every minute and nurture that relationship with all you’ve got. From what I read on your blog she’s pretty lucky to have you for a MIL too!!

  20. You are very blessed – what a beautiful post you’ve written. I can’t help but think one reason for your blessings is your gratitude for whatever you’ve been “given”. Your post is so powerful it brought tears to my eyes!

  22. Now that is so wonderful of you to think so highly of your daughter in law.
    My inlaws treat me like dirt under their feet. But in 37 years of marriage, one would think they know I am staying with him for the long run. After heart problems, diabetes and other illnesses, I am still here ..LOL Swore I would never belittle or be unkind to my son in laws and I have not!

    I praise you as a mother in law who can be so concerned, prayful and happy for their daughter in law. You have my sincerest appreciation for being who you are !! Chad is blessed to have such a wonderful mother & Addie is blessed to have such a wonder grandmother !

  23. I was thinking recently how fortunate you are to have a daughter-in-law who has brought so much harmony to your family and life. Prayer really does make so much difference. You are so right – I need to be praying for 10 spouses for our grandkids.

  26. Thank you for reminding us to be grateful. Nicole does sound wonderful. I have two girls and will need to remember this post for the future!

  27. Love your posting today! I prayed for my daughters and they have wonderful husbands and families. I had forgotten that I need to be praying for mates for my grandchildren as well. Thank you for the reminder. Enjoy your visit! Nothing is better than family and good friends!

  28. Beautifully said! I pray for those same things for my daughter and granddaughter.

  29. Thanks for the beautiful reminder to never underestimate the power of God to whom we pray.

  30. What a wonderful post Judy….and you are so right. We all need to be praying for the spouses of our children and grandchildren as much as we pray for our children and grandchildren. Thank you for the reminder. blessings, marlene

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