What's in a [grandparent] Name?

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I became a grandmother for the first time on Wednesday.

My son had a son... wow!

It feels wonderful AND weird all at the same time.

My son and his sweet wife gave their son a name and I've been wondering for a while what my "grandmother" name might be.  To be honest, I've also been hoping to not be named Grandma or Nana.  I want to have a fun name.  There's so many options depending on if it's traditional, trendy, international, or silly.

Here are just a few I found online:

BaBa...Bubka...Bubbie

Gabby...Grannie...GoGo

Mamaw...MooMoo...MorMor

Nonna...Nana...NotherMother

Oma...Obaba...Ommie

Safta...Shugie...Shazza

YaYa...Yamma...YooHoo

I do like the thought of being named the Yiddish version: "Bubbie".  My luck though, he will pronounce it wrong and I will end up being, "Bubba!"  One of my girlfriend, Ann's, grandsons decided to call her, "My Ann."  Sooo cute!!

Well...I've got quite a few months before my adorable grandson decides what he wants to name me [and my husband].  Of course we can try and give him suggestions, but I am still looking forward to what HE decides my new name will be.

"But now this is what Adonai says,
he who created you, Ya‘akov,
he who formed you, Isra’el:
“Don’t be afraid, for I have redeemed you;
I am calling you by your name; you are mine."

Isaiah 43:1Complete Jewish Bible

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K.I.S.S. me

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K.I.S.S. me with ...Kindness. Intimacy. Simplicity. Specially.

There is a plaque in our bedroom that reads: ALWAYS KISS ME GOODNIGHT... and every night my husband never forgets to give me a sweet kiss.  To me that goodnight kiss is more than physical pleasure.  It represents what our marriage relationship means to him.

It means KINDNESS.  His soft, genuine kiss comes from a love that is kind & considerate.  He considers me with kindness.

Of course, a kiss is INTIMATE, but true intimacy involves true knowing.  A definition I heard over 20 years ago was expressed like this: IN-TO-ME-SEE.  Our souls crave to be known & seen for who we are on a deeper, even spiritual level.

Because the goodnight kiss is one kiss, it is a SIMPLE kiss.  Our love & respect for each other is not complicated.  It is clear, true & filled with integrity.

Last, but not least, the kiss makes me feel adored & SPECIAL.  Every night I am reminded that I am my husband's special, one & only beloved!!

"Let him kiss me

with the kisses of his mouth-

For his love is better than wine.

My beloved is mine & I am his."

song of songs 1:2 & 2:16a

PATIENCE

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I have had to endure quite a lot these past two years: 2 major injuries, 3 very long-stuck in bed illnesses, a roller-coaster stressful time with a loved one & a death that was devastating to our whole extended family.  Enduring is one thing, but have I been patient?

I've surely endured, but have I been truly patient?  Have I had the ability or willingness to suppress restlessness or annoyance when confronted with a delay or disappointment?  Have I exhibited the capacity & willingness to endure?  Have I shown a quiet, steady perseverance in all these trials?
I guess you'll have to ask my family to get the true answer.

The apostolic writings tell me to: consider it a sheer gift, when tests & challenges come at me from all sides... AND that when under pressure, my faith-life is forced into the open & will show its true colors... AND that it's best not to try to get out of anything prematurely...BUT let it do its work... SO THAT I can become mature & well-developed, not deficient in any way...
Well then, sometimes, patience sure feels like a dirty word!  {see James 1:2-4}

Most times [definitely not all the time],  I am patient.  I am willing to endure when my focus & attitude are in the right place.  When my focus is on Adonai.  When I desire to have the character & love of Yeshua HaMoshiach [Jesus the Messiah] in my thoughts & actions.  Patience is a choice.

One thing I do know for sure, when I choose to be patient in difficult times; I always feel stronger & wiser for having gone through it, prayed fervently during it & deeply grateful that I'm on the other side of it!!!

I will always choose to surrender the unknown outcome of any situation to my known loving LORD.

But now, thus says the Lord, who created you, O Jacob,
And He who formed you, O Israel:
“Fear not, for I have redeemed you;
I have called you by your name;
You are Mine.
2 When you pass through the waters, I will be with you;
And through the rivers, they shall not overflow you.
When you walk through the fire, you shall not be burned,
Nor shall the flame scorch you.
3 For I am the Lord your God,
The Holy One of Israel, your Savior.
ISAIAH 43.1-3a NKJV