Category Archives: grandchildren

A Back to School Prayer

Posted on August 20, 2023 by pastorpstephens

This week my daughter sent me some pictures of our granddaughters as they headed off for the first day of school – they are both in junior high. They were excited to go back and see their friends. I spent … Continue reading →

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Kind and Encouraging Words

Posted on December 16, 2022 by pastorpstephens

I recently had an opportunity to spend some time with our grandson Theo who just turned three. We sat on the floor and played with trucks, drums, and a few other toys. I had a great time. My favorite part … Continue reading →

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A Matter of Perspective

Posted on July 17, 2020 by pastorpstephens

Our granddaughters got a new puppy about 2 months ago.  It is a golden retriever and he is very smart.  He can do more tricks than I can!  He was only 8 weeks old when they first got him, but … Continue reading →

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Counting Blessings, My Cup Runneth Over!

Posted on December 27, 2019 by pastorpstephens

On Christmas day, Marta and I spent some time with family.  We were able to visit with Marta’s parents and all of our kids and our grandkids.  And of course, we exchanged some gifts.  I got some wonderful gifts, new … Continue reading →

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This is the Day

Posted on July 27, 2019 by pastorpstephens

This morning the granddaughters and I took the dogs for a walk.  It was a beautiful morning and not too hot yet.  I love going for a walk with the girls.  I know that pretty soon they will be growing … Continue reading →

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All the Right Moves

Posted on December 20, 2018 by pastorpstephens

We went to see the granddaughter’s Christmas dance recital last week and it was a lot of fun.  The girls looked beautiful and did a great job.  We are so proud of them!  I just wish my pictures would have … Continue reading →

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I Have to Watch My Language

Posted on June 1, 2018 by pastorpstephens

I had to apologize to my youngest granddaughter the other day for my language.  Let me explain.   Haley, who is in kindergarten, came over while we were dog sitting their dogs.  They get along fine with our two dogs, so … Continue reading →

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Making Plans

Posted on April 21, 2018 by pastorpstephens

Marta and I went walking with the girls the other day and they were excitedly talking about the trip to Florida that our entire family has planned for this summer.  Haley who is 6 has been doing a daily count … Continue reading →

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Growing Older but Growing Stronger

Posted on February 1, 2018 by pastorpstephens

The granddaughters came over to visit the other day while I was working out on my Total Gym.  Haley, who is 6, asked, “Papaw why don’t you just do pushups?”  Her older sister Avery who is 8 spoke up and … Continue reading →

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Love One Another

Posted on January 5, 2018 by pastorpstephens

We took the dogs for a walk the other day and Lauren and the girls went with us.  I love going walking with Marta and the girls.  It provides a good opportunity to visit and just be together.  I took … Continue reading →

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