The "Receiver" of "Treasure"!

I have been the "receiver" of great "treasures"! When my grandsons were little, they often brought me these "treasures" - flowers (or, since they often were dandelions, as they are more often classified, weeds!), enormous, dry, dead, brown Sycamore tree leaves ("Grandma, these leaves are dead, but they are SO cool!!!") and little green leaves ("These are leaves, grandma!!!"). I also received the "treasure" of hearing jokes, riddles, and stories (all told with a big smile and a twinkle in the eyes!!!). And, of course, hugs, kisses, raspberries, and snuggles!

Oh, yes, my grandsons were very quick to give me "treasures". Not necessarily ones with large price-tags, but they were certainly priceless to me and treasures all, for which I am so still so very thankful! Now they are older - two teens and an eleven year old-nearly teen - I continue to receive treasures, but this time they are most often the treasure of hugs given without asking and the incredible treasure of their time - they still choose to come to our house for sleepovers nearly every weekend - and my oldest grandson will be 16 in just over two weeks!

I want to be intentional to pass on true treasure to my grandsons as well. Not the type which they will learn about in a will, but rather the treasure of knowing, loving, and walking with God. The treasure of learning to trust and love God's Word. The treasure of learning to talk with God. The treasure of growing close to God!

I know what real treasure looks like . . . both the type which flows from the hearts of my grandsons and the treasure of passing on a heritage of faith. I am oh so thankful for both!