Granny Kane

I was blessed today to visit my adopted grandmother Doris Kane. If you don't have one, pray that God would bring one into your family because it has been one of the biggest blessings in my life. My grandparents didn't live in the same town as me and a woman at our church with no grandchildren adopted my sister and me and we absolutely loved having another grandmother in our lives. We were blessed with precious grandparents already, but who can't use another? Now that I have kids, I understand how they bless parents as well!

Granny Kane is one of the most joyful women I know (considering life hasn't always dealt her the easiest hand). And if you ever have doubted the power of joy and peace that comes from the Lord, you should see Granny Kane in person. I think someone should study aging effects of joyful people because she doesn't ever seem to age a bit. She taught me so many things about serving others by taking me with her to do it. I remember our trips to the nursing home, not to visit friends, but complete strangers. We would make crafts at her home then take them to others. She is an inspiration and I could only pray to impact the world in the selfless, joyful way that she has.

I am truly thankful for all my grandparents and the grandparents and adopted grandparents of my kids. I wouldn't be who I am without all their influence in my life and I know it will shape my kids as they grow.