When Bandaids and Kisses No Longer Fix the Boo-Boos

Bandaids and Kisses

I have been with my youngest grandchild the last two days. She’s only two and when she bumped her back on a piece of furniture earlier today she wanted a bandaid and kisses to fix her boo-boo. I was happy to oblige.

My husband and I are blessed with 7 grandchildren and I love them all dearly but today reminded me that kisses and bandaids only work for awhile. Once a child reaches a certain age this remedy no longer works, but oh how I wish it did.

Our Children

This isn’t my first rodeo and if you are a grandparent, it isn’t yours either. We raised 5 children to adulthood. I’ve been through the teenage years. It’s tough. Even when your kids are good and stay out of major trouble, there are problems. It’s tough being a kid today. I’m so glad my teen years were a long time ago.

Now I see the teen years coming for my grandchildren. Our oldest grandchild is 16 and the other grands are not that far behind her.

It won’t be long until Nana can’t fix their problems with kisses and bandaids.

Our Prayers

When my own children hit the teen years my knees hit the carpet. I knew the challenges they faced and I knew who was in control. I prayed daily for their safety and their decisions.

Once my grandchildren were born I started praying for them but their prayer needs change daily as they grow.

Prayers

I wish I could always fix their problems with bandaids and kisses but I know better. I also know who can fix their problems and it isn’t me or their parents. God isn’t a magician who waves a magic wand…but He listens. He cares. The best thing we can do as grandparents is pray for our grandchildren and let their parents know we are praying.

God is the great physician. He doesn’t need bandaids and kisses. He does, however, love our grandchildren so much he sent his only son to die for their sins and for ours.

Remember

When your heart is heavy and you are worried about your children or grandchildren, pray. It works better than bandaids and kisses. I promise.