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Tuesday, April 3, 2012

I am Happiest When I have one of my Grandbabies in my Arms

 Baby Eli's Blessing Day
I always wish I had writen my feelings down before I forget them.  But when you look at a picture and you think really hard it can bring you to tears remembering the special feelings you had.  Photographs are God's way of helping those that "forget" to write in journals :-) 
One of my favorite things is to go to Idaho to see my Grandkids that I don't see often.  I am really sad because Southwest Airlines discontinued their non-stop flight to Boise.  Maybe I should have done it more often so that they would feel like it was worth the money to keep it going.
Everytime I get there I feel special and welcome.  Taking one of these beautiful Grandbabies in my arms after a long period of time not seeing them is the most marvelous, overwhelming, loving things I get to do. It is so hard to have them so far away.  
 I love Being a Grandparent
 Big Brothers
 My Son, One Great Person
Beautiful Family - Russo's

I was full of pride and love as my son Stephen took his third little boy in his arms and gave him a name and blessing.  Eli Louis Russo.  The most special blessing is that he is named after his Grandpa, Stephen Louis Russo.  What an amazing gift.  Stephen was so articulate and clearly had the spirit with him as he blessed his little guy.  I wish there was a way to put my feelings into words.  Because I am a mother, I will always feel that he does a good job, but this blessing was undoubtedly a special one.  

One of the greatest gifts and blessings is having a daughter-in-law that facilitates a relationship between her kids and their grandparents (no small feat when you live far away from family).  I want her to know how much I love her and how grateful I am that she helps my grandchildren know me better and love me when I don't see them everyday.  She is a beautiful woman and an amazing mom.  

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