My daughter and her husband came in the house.
They were laden with the typical things you carry when arriving with three children.
The sweet potato casserole she made for our dinner was in a special zipped carrier.
The children went off to play.

After unloading most of her things, my daughter handed me a pile of cards.
The cards were made out of construction paper of various colors.
On each card was written the names of everyone sitting at our table that evening.
The handwriting was that of my oldest granddaughter who is 4 1/2 years old.

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I was two rows behind them.
We were all standing in church, singing in worship.
The words of the songs were on the screen in front.
It is good to worship the Lord together.

I have known the woman in front of me for many years.
Our daughters played sports together in high school.
She was sitting with her husband and two grandsons.
I know she has a lovely voice because I have heard her sing special music from time to time.

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Some people think that buying children things is the best kind of gift.
Of course, there are special things that, when given, means so much to them.
However, spending time together is far better.
Making memories is a longer lasting gift.

I try to find things that my granddaughters will enjoy.
My one grandson and littlest granddaughter are not even one year old yet.
Finding things that the older three will love is important to me.
Months ago, I found just such a thing.

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