Top Ten Things An LDS GrandParent Should Tell Their Grandchildren.

Being an LDS Grandparent, is a sacred covenant relationship.  I am confident, that these relationships with each of our grandchildren individually – were set,  eternities ago.  Just as we look toward our Eternal Lives and understand the importance of our LDS GrandParent and grandchild relationship – there is no doubt that we are only becoming reacquainted with one another here and now.  I cherish these sacred relationships that I feel so strongly towards – with each of my own grandchildren.

I remember when my first grandchild was born, Ethan.  Ethan recently turned six-years-old.  Ethan is my only grandson, of seven grandchildren.  Ethan is very special indeed, nearly beyond words to describe, to this Nana.  I applaud his mother…  Immediately following Ethan’s birth, she had a few weeks left in college – before she graduated.  In comes Nana to the rescue.  I was able to have some very intimate time with Ethan for a few short weeks, if for only for a few hours – so that mom, could finish up with what she had started at UCLA.  A great accomplishment I must add.

As a new grandparent, I found myself overwhelmed by the flood of emotions that I felt for and from Ethan during this special time together.  I knew, without a doubt – that Ethan and I were quite well acquainted.  I knew that I had promised Ethan, that I would always be here for him – as he journeyed throughout this life.  I had such strong and distinct impressions of these eternal truths – as I held this newborn infant in my arms.

There was no question in my mind, that Ethan and I – have a covenant relationship, to help one another – in our journey here upon the earth.  I must be the best LDS GrandParent, that I can possibly be.  I must continue to develop my personal testimony of Jesus Christ and His Gospel.  I must live and keep my eternal covenants….  And then, I must share, teach and testify of these Eternal Truths to Ethan.  In this beautiful process of keeping my covenants personally – I am keeping covenants with my Father in Heaven and those that I made personally with Ethan.

I believe that each LDS GrandParent understands their Eternal roll as a Grand-Parent, because of the covenants that we have made in Holy Temples.  As we “tell” each of our own grandchildren, individually – what we know, how we feel and what is most important for them to do – we are keeping sacred covenants – made long ago, with each of our grandchildren.  This is the work of the LDS Grandparent… to go and DO, and then tell!

The Top Ten Things to tell your grandchild…

1. Tell them that you love them!
2. Tell them Who they Are.
3. Tell them why They are here upon the earth at this time.
   
4. Tell them about your Eternal Family.
   
5. Tell them how you feel about Jesus Christ.
   
6. Tell them how you know about Joseph Smith Jr.
7. Tell them what you know about The Book of Mormon.
   
8. Tell them the importance of following the Living Prophets of God.
9. Tell them to always ask God in prayer – for the answers to all of their questions.
10. Tell them that you pray for them each and everyday.

Do you agree, or would you add something else to our Top Ten list?  What do YOU feel is important and why?

When a grandchild knows, without a doubt – that these are the most important things to their LDS GrandParent – there is little doubt that even one of these little ones, will ever become lost — in the Grand scheme of eternity…

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We will explore each of these Top Ten things to tell our granchildren, over the next couple of weeks…

GrandParent Tip: You might consider providing each of your grandchildren with a Grandchild’s Journal. In this grandchild journal, you could encourage your grandchildren, to record or draw  about – the special teachings, testimonies or histories, etc…. that you share with them, during these sharing times together. (We’ll talk more about that later too…)

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