So Much I'll Miss

I am so blessed to have great-grandchildren. Four generations now upon our tree; three girls- age four, one and a half, nine weeks. How fortunate to have them now to see. But, something I did not expect to feel; my mind now dwelling on my last days when- if even blessed to live one hundred years- the three of them- just teenagers by then. These gifts, for certain, God has given me; was graced to see my children- theirs too, know. But now, these younger ones grant little time for me to love- watch them mature and grow. My years now steer to life's finality; Such painful thoughts I've come to realize. As great grand-mom- the time is flying fast; so much I'll miss- abrupt or late demise. But, I must grasp my life as nearly full- enjoying them for just a little while; more empty if they never graced my world! So, thank you, God- for brightening my smile!