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Little did we know last year that we were starting a yearly tradition, but along about January of this year the grandkids started asking when was Pop and LaLa Summer Camp this year – they were excited to do it again – and so were we! Then all of our grown children decided they didn’t want to miss the fun and they planned to come for a few days of the camp also. So — we had the entire Daws family eating, swimming, playing, and watching movies together for awhile. It was heaven!!! And some of the grandchildren got to stay 5 weeks! We had one week with all 5 grandchildren and most of the time we had all 4 grandsons!!

Here’s some pics from out time together:

our stairwell is full – our cup runs over with blessings

Sand Castle Ice Cream

the dogs and frogs got lots of attention

cousin bonding

water balloon battles

boating and fishing

snack crafts

snow cones (plus cotton candy, ice cream, popsicles, etc)

watching Jaws and eating smores by the pool

In the midst of all the fun, we wanted to make sure we spent time helping their parents equip these little ones to live in such a wicked and perverse generation. We chose as the theme of the camp “The Whole Armor of God” (Ephesians 6:11-17)

We helped them make each piece of the armor which they enjoyed dressing up in and pretending to fight the Enemy. We explained what each piece represented and how important it is to be fully dressed and ready to stand against the tricks of the devil.

We are so thankful for the time we had with all 5 of our grandchildren and the opportunity to obey Deuteronomy 4:9 “But watch out! Be very careful never to forget what you have seen God doing for you. May his miracles have a deep and permanent effect upon your lives! Tell your children and your grandchildren about the glorious miracles he did.”

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Never miss an opportunity to spend time with your grandchildren. Bond with them during a water balloon battle or a sock war or a sandcastle ice cream. In the midst of the mess you can have the privilege of sharing with them what God has done in your life and help equip them to put on the whole armor of God.

Violet expressed how we all felt about the last day of summer camp

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On November 10, 2008 our oldest son, Josh, and his wife, Becca, made us grandparents for the first time.

We are so thankful for Grant William. He is truly our miracle baby, as you know, if you have been reading Becca’s blog about her walk through infertility for two years.

Now I know that I am inexperienced at being a grandparent, but God’s word has some specific instructions to grandparents that I wanted to share.

Deut. 4:9 (NLT)
“But watch out! Be very careful never to forget what you have seen the Lord do for you. Do not let these things escape from your mind as long as you live! And be sure to pass them on to your children and grandchildren.

Timothy’s grandmother was an example of this to us. She passed her faith on to her grandson.

2 Tim. 1:5 (NLT)
I know that you sincerely trust the Lord, for you have the faith of your mother, Eunice, and your grandmother, Lois.

Even though our children are grown, God says that we still have work to do concerning our grandchildren. What a responsibility and a wonderful privilege!!! What fun we are going to have helping our children teach their children about Jesus!!!!!

Psalm 71:18 (NLT) Now that I am old and gray, do not abandon me, O God, Let me proclaim your power to this new generation your mighty miracles to all who come after me.

2016 Pop and LaLa Summer Camp

God’s Word to Grandparents