The parents and grandparents arrived early today. It was a cold morning, so as they arrived I invited them to wait inside in the warmth. One of the early ones looked older than the others. He explained that he was a grandfather. I figured as much. I told him, as I am wont to do, that I was relatively new to this grand-parenting thing with two one-year-old grandsons. He said, "I have seven and they really keep me busy."
He explained how he is doing something all the time with one or the other grandchild. Tomorrow, he will be going to a pumpkin patch with one of them. I fear he may be even colder tomorrow than he was today. "All my grandchildren live in Murfreesboro, and I live in Nashville," he explained. "I really do not like that drive." Now, I haven't earned the moniker "Mellie Mend It" for nothing, so I offered that perhaps he might consider moving to Murfreesboro himself. "We'll, I can't right now. My wife's mother is still living. She lives about three minutes from us, so as long as she is living, we will stay in Nashville."
This man was merely making conversation as we awaited the arrival of the group. I sensed neither braggadocio nor serious complaint. He was just idly chatting. He unintentionally revealed much about himself. I suspect he was a father who lovingly served his children. He is probably a very hard worker. He continues to serve his children by loving and tending to his grandchildren. He understands the importance of children having someone involved in their lives, chaperoning field trips. He honors his wife by serving her mother. He radiated kindness and joy. He seeks neither fame nor fortune. He is satisfied to serve. He is the best sort of man.
I wonder what my unintentional revelations say about me.
For today, I wish you unexpected meetings of lovely people, uplifting unintentional revelations for others, and I wish you
Blessings
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