He took my small hand and we wandered silently through green grasses to a great hill.

We stopped to take in the surrounding lush vegetation and the deep blue sea off in the distance.

All was tinged with the rose and golden light of the setting sun.

He looked at me with tender eyes.

This is ALL for you.

I have created all of this for you.

We sat in the quiet side by side - my small body resting up against his for a long time.

Until the time came for me to run. And twirl. And laugh. And stop in my tracks at the sight of the tiny flowers hiding in a patch of grass. I gather a handful of the white blossoms like fallen stars and present Grandfather with my offering.

As I place the tender petals into his weathered hands
our brimming hearts spill over.

*This vision came through days after I began praying in an intentional way to connect with Holy Father God. This Holy Grandfather is who showed up for me first.