Granna's Letter to Madeline

5-07-2001

Dearest Madeline,

I just returned from spending the past two days with you and Kate and your mommy and daddy. What a big girl you've gotten to be. You are so very polite. You say "yes mam" now. Sometimes you even say it when you mean "no mam". You can say the complete alphabet. You sing "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star' and "My Bonnie Lies Over the Ocean" and many other songs. You seemed so glad to see me and your mommy said you had been saying "Granna coming". We all went to Sunday school and church together. I watched you and Kate while your mommy and daddy worked on the fence and then went on a date. You now have a nice fenced-in backyard so that you and Kate can play outside.

Since I spent the night and slept in the room next to yours, I heard you wake up early and I rushed in to get you. I don't think your mommy was pleased as she wanted you to sleep later. I wanted to get you up so we could play before breakfast. I had planned on helping your mommy clean the house this morning, but we aborted that plan and decided to go shopping.

We went to Stein Mart to buy your mommy a new spring outfit. You were in the dressing room with her and I was holding Kate right outside the door. After she tried on a couple of things she asked if you were with me. I said "no she isn't." We started searching the store checking every where in every department. I ran to the front and asked if anyone saw you. The manager asked all of the clerks to look under all the rounders of clothes and to lock the door We were so frightened and kept calling your name. We were told not to do that. We were so frightened and wondered if someone had taken you. We prayed silently as we searched. We looked for several minutes but it seemed like an eternity. Suddenly a woman came out of he dressing room and said she heard a child and she opened a dressing room door and there you were up on a bench in the corner. Your mommy had looked under all the dressing room doors but couldn't see you up on the bench. You had gone in there and dirtied your diaper. Your mommy grabbed you and said "when we call Madeline you say mommy or granna." We were so very thankful you were safe. We both said a prayer of thanksgiving. I can't imagine life without my Madeline. I love you more dear child with every passing day!

Then Jesus told them this parable: "Suppose one of you has a hundred sheep and loses one of them. Does he not leave the ninety nine in the open country and go after the lost sheep until he finds it? And when he finds it, he joyfully puts it on his shoulders and goes home. Then he calls his friends and neighbors together and says "Rejoice with me; I have found my lost sheep." I tell you that in the same way there will be more rejoicing in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who do not need to repent. Luke 15: 3-7

Granna's Letter to Sarah Beth

5-12-03

I just talked to you on the telephone this morning and you said "Mommy planted flowers and I helped and I dig worms." I asked "Are you afraid of worms?" You said emphatically "No, I like worms." Your mommy said you had the worms in a cup outside yesterday and when she asked you where they were you said: "I show you." You took her inside and showed her that you had put them in her purse. She said there were probably 25. You love animals and creatures of all kinds and you are certainly not afraid of them.

I was not working today and hadn't planned to see you; but after hearing your sweet voice I changed my plans and headed to Nashville for some Sarah Beth and Emily time. I received lots of hugs and kisses and thank yous for the Dorothy dolls with red slippers that I surprised you with.

You want to be Dorothy for halloween and you told your parents that you want a Toto. I promised I'd make you a Dorothy dress. I will keep that promise for keeping promises is very important. I promise to love you forever! That will certainly not be a hard promise to keep

Love,

Granna

4-03-06

My Little Kate Bradley,

You are just too funny! Your mother just called and shared with me something so hilarious that you said. You were not being nice to Madeline and Madeline said to your mommy:"Kate Bradley is being mean to me." Your mommy asked you why you were being mean to your sister and you said: "I'm just trying to teach her to love her enemies!"

October 26, 2003

Dear Emily,

Your daddy invited me to accompany him along with you and Sarah Beth on a short trip to Watercolor, FL. while your mommy vacationed with friends out east. I readily accepted the invitation and I am so thankful that I got to spend such a special few days with you.

We had so much fun at the beach and riding bikes on bike trails through the woods and by the inter-coastal lake. Your daddy and I pulled you and Sarah Beth in carriers behind the bicycles. You absolutely love the beach and playing in the sand. You like to tease me and tell me that the sand is snow You remembered burying me in the sand from our previous trip so you would shout and order me: "Granna take naps!" That was your way of saying to lay down so you could bury me in the sand.

We went for doughnuts one morning and we were amused to see what a serious doughnut eater you are. After a time you thought I had taken the last one so you reached over and took it off of my plate and gave me the remnants of your doughnut! You couldn't see that there were six more hidden in the box.

We went to a pizzaria one evening and ordered our pizza and then took our seats to wait. Every time a pizza came out from the oven to be delivered to another table you stood up, waved your hands and shouted: "Over here!" Everyone seemed to be so amused. The waiter came over to our table and reassured you that he was hurrying up our order. You just didn't seem to get it as you have always had pizza just delivered to your house and you hadn't watched as others received their pizza first. Plus I have observed that you might need some help learning patience. You are so funny Little Emily and I love you so. Granna

Gal 5:22,23 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, PATIENCE , kindness, goodness faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control; against such things there is no law.

June 5, 2005

Dear Abby,

It's just you and me, as Pa is in Nicaragua on a mission trip and your sisters and parents went to Washington D.C. for your Dad's cousin's graduation. We have had fun together with building blocks and puzzles, going for wagon rides and eating ice cream.

There is no one sweeter or more adorable than our Abby! You are so smart and you are busy every minute. You no longer love for me to rock you and sing to you for you know that precedes going to bed, and you fight that. Though your vocabulary is limited you understand almost everything and you follow instructions. You stop what you shouldn't be doing when I tell you "no". You give me kisses and you give me good love laying your head on my shoulder. You smile easily and often and with that smile you melt hearts. You laugh and giggle easily and heartily. You are beautiful, happy, and fun. You are perfect in every way and a true God-given blessing. I'm just crazy over you and I thank God for you, praying always for your health and protection and for your soul.

You are walking and have been doing so for a couple of months now. Though you can walk across the room, with every step it looks as if you will fall. You are so unsteady on your feet and you walk with your legs so far apart that it is funny! You just haven't learned the leg posture yet. You are so proud of yourself to be walking and when you fall you laugh and giggle, get up and take off full speed. I love you little Abby and I will love you forever! Granna

Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you saying, "This is the way; walk in it." Isaiah 30:21

As little Abby was so unsteady on her feet when she began to walk, when she would hold to our hand and we would guide her giving her encouragement she was safe and would not fall. Are we any different in our walk? As long as we hold to God's " righteous right hand" and hear his voice we will not fall. When I first learned this verse I thought of the way as being the path, but it has occurred to me that the way is the Word. Amy Grant's song "Thy Word" came to mind. Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my WAY. This way or word comes from behind from someone we don't see but who sees us. God's spirit sets us straight and keeps us from going wrong; and we shall hear what God has spoken only if we have perceived it through the Word.

June 26,2009

Dear Madeline,

Well we finally were all able to go as a family on the Disney cruise after waiting a very long time.  It was planned for two years ago but cancelled and rescheduled because of Pa's heart attack.  So after scheduling it for the third time we were all able to go including Matthew. God's timing is always perfect and this was the year He had planned for us to go.

You had a wonderful time with your cousins and it is such a blessing to see you and Sarah Beth together.  You adore each other so and you shared a lot of special time together for four days.

The Disney Island Castaway Cay was so gorgeous and the weather was perfect.  You spent most of the day at the beach with your sisters, cousins, dad and mom, and Uncle Doug and Aunt Kelli.

Pa and I spent the day lounging under a palm tree enjoying the breeze and scenery.

Though you no longer believe in the princesses  you still enjoyed getting your picture made with all of the characters.  We all enjoyed the evening meals in the different dining rooms and the shows were just fantastic - especially the Golden Mickies.

The day we went to Nassau and your parents agreed to let you and your sisters get your hair done in island beaded braids was an experience none of us will ever forget.  Uncle Doug and Aunt Kelli agreed for Sarah Beth and Emily to get it done also.  Your Uncle Doug was going to find the place where they could get the best price for five girls to get braided hair.  We passed up one group of island ladies doing it under an outdoor pavillon.  We walked through the straw market and into town.  A lady on the street agreed to a price of $25 each and led us upstairs into a dark place where there were bad paintings on the wall and they were burning incense. On one side of the room they did tatoos and in the back room they did body piercings.  Emily and Kate Bradley sat down to get their hair braided.  You immediately wanted to leave as your pure and tender heart told you that this place was sinful.  It was definitely not a Disney-approved place.  I left with you and we went back to the pavillon to get your hair done.  I held your hand tightly as we walked that street in Nassau.  You were so disturbed by what you had witnessed.  Your strong sense of what is right and good and pure is what makes you such a beautiful and special young girl.  

I did my best to explain that not everyone makes good choices and that there are people that do not recognize sin as sin.  I tried my best to help your troubled spirit.  We found a lady to do your hair and soon the rest of the family joined us.  Abby and Sarah Beth got their hair done with you.  You all looked like beautiful island princesses.  We took lots of photos of you.  You later said to your dad "If I could say the word hate I would say I hate that place!"

My prayer for you Madeline is that as you fall more deeply in love with Jesus that you will hate sin and satan more and more.  May you always choose to walk away from sin as you did that day.  As your Granna I can say that I feel confident that you will.

Back to the cruise - it was a wonderful time for our family and I was so blessed to share such a special time with you.!

Love, 

Granna

Phillipians 4:8  Finally brethren, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is of good report, if there is any excellence, and anything worthy of praise, think on these things.

Today is the first day I have written since The Titus 2 Group moved from Facebook to our unofficial site. Teresa asked me to post my past Letters From Granna on this site so those of you who were not Facebook members could see them also. The following is the introduction and the first ten postings.

Hi Titus 2 Friends,

I would like to introduce myself as perhaps one of the more mature women in the group. I say more mature because it resonates better than older. Senior, for some reason, does not have the same meaning it did in high school; but I am thankful to be one and blessed for certain. I am the proud grandmother of five young granddaughters and one young grandson. Madeline, my oldest granddaughter, will be ten in June and little Matthew will be three this month. Sarah Beth is nine, Kate Bradley and Emily are eight, and Abby turned five in March. They are truly the joys of my life and I often feel that my heart is not capable of holding all the love I feel for them. My cup is truly full and overflowing.

Since the days of their birth I have written them each letters and kept them in individual journals to give them some day. These are their letters from Granna recounting some of our times together and including my hopes and prayers for them. 

Though these were written and meant personally, I was overwhelmed to learn from Teresa that others might enjoy and even learn something of a grandmothers love from them. Knowing that all God has given me he has given me to share; I look forward to letting you inside these diaries and inside my heart. May you enjoy where you are today, but look forward to the autumn of your life when you will continue to find golden treasures daily.

I hope you have gleaned treasures and riches from being part of the Titus 2 Group as I have. Our only true hope is in Jesus and Teresa has done an excellent job in sharing His message as she is always listening, looking, and seeing. Thank you Teresa for showing us truths presented so simply. Thanks for your heart for Him and for others. Thank you for your ministry and gift of writing. Thank you for being my friend.

Yes, Teresa and I are the best of friends. She probably knows me better than anyone besides my family. We have spent endless hours laughing, crying, praying, shopping, vacationing, sharing meals, etc., etc., etc. We have been through the good times and bad together. My children are a decade ahead of hers as I am a decade ahead of her. Needless to say, I went through many things ahead of her. She was always there to encourage, listen, share godly truths, and pray. When it comes to listening she does it well and with her heart. I know I have worn her out with all the stories of my grandchildren, but she makes me feel like my joys are hers as well. She is the reason and my encouragement in sharing my joy of being a grandmother. So please just seem as interested as Teresa and I will keep on sharing. I look forward to the day when we will all be in His presence together sharing all of our hearts and souls. 

Please look for the first letter on May 14.

Love In Him, 
Ruth Hudson,Granna

October 10, 1999

Dear Sarah Beth, 

When you were born everyone said you looked like a little china doll. You had the thickest brown hair with blond highlights. You arrived 5 weeks early but you were perfect in every way and it was an instant love affair. You my dear grandchild were the answer to many prayers – a gift from above.

The day you were born was one of the happiest days of my life! I will remember the love and excitement of that day always. I look forward to all the times we will share together!

When you came home from the hospital I was blessed to get to spend a few days with you. I came to help your mommy, but the very best part of my visit was getting to hold you. I spent many hours just holding you and praying for you. You made the sweetest little sounds and you would stretch and stretch. You cried very little which told me you were warm, content, secure and full. You were a beautiful little angel. It didn’t take long for you to steal my heart. I didn’t want to leave you to go home. 

Love,
Granna

March 1, 2009

Dear Matthew,

I can’t even begin to tell you what a blessing and joy you are to me. You are my one and only grandson and I love you even more than I could have ever imagined. You are such a bright and beautiful boy and so full of energy. Every one in the family adores you and we all treasure our time with you – although that time can be very tiring. You are so fun and always so very active! You make us smile and laugh and enjoy the present moment. You are truly a gift from God to this Granna and I thank Him daily for you.

I was blessed to be in the delivery room when you were born. I witnessed you come into this world. I saw your daddy look up with tears and say “thank you Jesus” for the son he had prayed for. Your daddy even delivered you and this time he didn’t need much coaching for it was his fourth time to do it.

It was not an easy pregnancy for your mother. There were complications and she was confined to bed those last weeks and you came five weeks early. We all prayed for you; but your daddy prayed specifically for a son this time.

God placed you in the perfect home. Your parents love and serve the Lord so faithfully and each other. Your sisters are all precious and they adore you. However, that didn’t come easy for Abby. She had real problems adjusting to her baby brother and for the first 18 months or so we had to protect you from her as she would physically abuse you by pinching you, hitting you, and knocking you down. Once she even jumped on you. Thankfully that all ended and now it is a joy to see you play together. I can see you being the very best of friends forever. I pray for that.

Since you were just a few months old you have loved all kinds of balls. Before you were just a year old you would eye the big basketball goal at our house. You would take all of your strength and arm span and lift a big basket ball while eyeing the goal and try to toss it in. Of course it would only go a few inches into the air. We just all know you will be a basketball star one day; perhaps for the University of Kentucky. I think that is one of the reasons your daddy prayed for a son.

You love to tease. You will proudly announce whose boy you are. Most of the time it’s mommy’s or daddy’s. Sometimes you say Granna’s or Pa’s and sometimes you come to me and announce with a twinkle in your eye “I’m not your boy Granna!” Then, of course, I chase you.

Just the other day your mommy dialed our number and you were on the telephone. You talked to me, and talked to me, and talked to me. Your mommy said you wanted to call me and I was thrilled!

You are so loving and affectionate. You give the best slow kisses while holding both cheeks. You are so loud and rambunctious – yet so very good. You are everything a little boy is made of and more. You fill my heart and complete my life. I smile when I think of you and I always will. One of my greatest joys will be watching you grow into the man God has planned. “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29:11.

I pray you always listen to the Lord and live a life pleasing to Him. Then you will truly be blessed and continue blessing others. I am so thankful and blessed to be your Granna. You hold a large part of my heart! Love, Granna

August 2, 1999

Dear Madeline,

Tomorrow you are two months old. You have brought me so much joy in two short months! It is 75 miles from my house to yours, and when I’m traveling to see you it seems I’ll never get there. The trip home seems shorter as I relive the visit in my mind and think of all the future holds in store watching you grow into a young lady. Though I am in no hurry.

Today I brought your great grandmother Emily with me to visit you. We came so your mother could finish writing all of her thank-you notes. I believe you received more gifts than any baby ever welcomed into this world. Our real reason for coming was to enjoy some Madeline time; and helping with you is certainly a joyous job.

Though I was just with you four days ago I believe you had changed more than between any other visits. You were so content, alert and observing. You smiled and babbled. You stood on your feet when being held. You laid on your dressing table for one hour and watched your red and black clown mobile. I spent seven hours with you and you only cried once. It was time for a feeding. You didn’t warm up; you immediately went into high gear. No one but mama will do when it’s time to eat!

You own a large part of my heart dear little one and I have gladly given it to you.

Love, 
Granna

January 1, 2001

My Dear Kate Bradley, 
You just left with your Mommy and Daddy and big sister Madeline. You came for New Years weekend to celebrate Christmas with the family. You will be three weeks old tomorrow and it was your first visit to our house. What a beautiful, precious baby you are. You are the very best Christmas gift of all – besides Jesus, of course.

I have spent several days with you at your house helping your mommy. I loved every minute of it; especially the time we spent rocking. You are such a good baby. Madeline loves to pat you and kiss you on the top of the head as she says “Baby Kate.”

You are so blessed to have such a wonderful mommy and daddy and sister and they are blessed to have you! I know you will grow into a fine young lady; for you are loved and prayed for by so many. I look forward to watching you grow and sharing many special times as we did this weekend.

I am so blessed to be your grandmother. I will love you forever!

Granna

January 31, 2002

Dear Little Emily,

You just came with your family this afternoon for a visit. Your Great Grandmother Lewis and your Great Aunt Marilyn were visiting from West Frankfort, Illinois; and it was their first time to meet you. They instantly fell in love with you.

You are nine months old now and you are ready to walk. You raise to a standing position from a sitting one and you don't even use your hands. We've never seen another baby do this.

Grandmother Lewis thinks you look just like your Daddy; in fact, everyone
thinks you look just like him. I think you look alot like your Aunt Marilyn's baby pictures 

You are such an adorable baby; always so happy and playful. You giggled and laughed out loud when we would play with you. Everyone is happier when you are around. You are such a blessing to our family and we will all love you forever and ever. I pray for God to keep you safe. I also pray that you grow to love God and that you will always listen to Him.

Love,
Granna

March 31, 2004

My Dear Precious Abby,

I am so blessed to have another granddaughter to love. I just returned from spending a week helping your mommy with you and your sisters. There is so much love in your home and I got to experience and share in it. You are a beautiful baby and you look so much like Madeline did as a newborn.

The day of your birth was one filled with excitement and joy. Your daddy delivered you; the same as he did your sisters. I must admit I’ve always been a little nervous about that. As with both of your sisters, your parents chose to wait and be surprised at the time of the birth to learn if they had a boy or girl. Everyone was guessing what you would be and that was videotaped. We all were surprised and thrilled. All of your cousins, aunts, uncles, grandparents, and Aunt Elizabeth (whom you were named for) were anxiously waiting the announcement of your birth.

Granddaddy was in Frankfort meeting in the General Assembly for he is a state senator, but Grandmommy kept him posted before and when you arrived. Your birth was announced on the senate floor. They announced: “Abby Elizabeth Rhoads is the newest citizen of the Commonwealth of Kentucky.” That was followed with cheers. March 25, 2004 was indeed a day for celebration . God blessed our family with another beautiful, healthy baby girl, and again it was an instant love affair. 
I will love you forever beautiful Abby.

Love,
Granna

4-30-09

My Dear Matthew,

You are undoubtedly the most loving yet rambunctious soon-to-be three year old boy yet born. You can run and knock me down, and hug my neck and give me your hard kisses (as you call them), and be gone in a few seconds, for only a few seconds, and be back for more loving and rough housing. You can be gentle and rough all at the same time.

You love to tease and play, jump off the furniture, dive onto the furniture, run and hide, chase a ball, kick a ball, and throw a ball. You immediately search for all the balls when you come to our house, and you always want to go outside and try to shoot them in the big goal. You can’t get them far in the air, but no one can stop you from trying.

You are so good and mostly obedient. You go down for a nap at bedtime with no fuss. You choose the books you want read and the songs you want me to sing. You are the only person that chooses songs for me to sing!

You are such a handsome little guy and you look so much like your daddy and it is no accident that you act like him too; for he has worked over time seeing to it that you are loud and boisterous, all boy, and a big tease. He said he doesn’t want any boring children. He believes that children should be heard as well as seen!

You seem fearless and my prayer is that God tames that fearlessness and protects you. I also pray that someday your fearlessness meets with passion for Christ. Your Daddy is certainly sold out for God and you have a great role model.

I love you Matthew Rhoads and I smile when I think of you. I smile more when I am with you . . . and I thank God for those special times.

Love,
Granna

August 23, 1999

Dear Madeline

Your mother called us early this morning to say she was bringing you and coming for the day and overnight. It’s your second over-night visit with us. We were so excited to get to be with you once again.

Your grandpa injured his back this weekend working at the lake; so I had to work and he got to spend the day with you. He loved it; for it was his best visit yet with you. You smiled and babbled endlessly. You even laughed out loud. He captured some precious moments on video. Your grandpa bought the video camera especially to film you and your cousin Sarah Beth who isn’t born yet. He actually promised a video camera to the first family to give him a grandchild. Well, he bought three cameras even though your family was the official winner.

At noon grandpa had to go to the Dr. so your mother brought you to town and we ate lunch at Mariahs. You slept right through it while we enjoyed our meal. You and your mother then returned to 1419 Eastland to spend the afternoon with grandpa and great grandmother Emily while I finished the day at work. I would have rather been with you. 

When I returned home I read to you from a book I had bought to read to my granddaughters “What’s In the Deep Blue Sea.” You stared at the book in wonder as I read. We filmed that also. Grandpa and I think you are very intelligent. We know you will love books!

We enjoyed every minute of your visit and look forward to many in the future. After you left we missed you immediately. Tonight we’ll watch the video of you filmed yesterday.
Madeline we love so much! 

Granna

9-15-01

My Dear Sarah Beth,

We celebrated your second birthday today with a big family party at your house. You have grown into such a sweet, big girl and you are just so much fun. We had a good time watching you open all of your gifts and try them all out. It was a good way to end a very sad week. 

The most terrible tragedy ever to happen in this country happened four days before your birthday when two jet planes crashed into the world trade center in New York City. Another plane crashed into the Pentagon in Washington D.C. and another one crashed in a field in Pennsylvania. Some very evil men planned the attacks and our country is in mourning as thousands of people died. You will learn all about it in your history classes some day. We may very well be involved in another war. I am thankful that God is in control of everything so we have no reason to be afraid.

Your birthday party was changed from a “Winnie the Pooh” party theme to a patriotic party. You had a flag cake and we all dressed in red, white, and blue. You and Emily looked so adorable in your 4th of July outfits. Emily slept through most of the party.

Madeline stood right by you trying to help you open your gifts. You are getting to be such good friends and you had such fun playing together. She cried and cried when she had to leave you and kept saying “play Sarah Beth.”

You are the most tender and loving little girl and it was so precious just watching you at your little table. When your mommy put the cake before you and we were getting ready to sing Happy Birthday, you bowed your head and folded your hands before you blew out the candles. We love you and look forward to many more birthdays with you dear, precious Sarah Beth.

Love, 
Granna 

Feb 3, 2002

Dear Sweet Kate Bradley,

You just left to go home and Pa and I miss you already! You and Madeline spent the weekend while your mommy and daddy had a weekend away. We had such a good time with you for you are such a precious, good girl! You love to play and you laugh out loud so easy and often. 

You are saying so many new words: Pa, Granna, Mademin (for Madeline), basketball, crocodile, light, bottle, ball, good girl, ice cream, mommy, daddy, nose, eyes, baby, pee pie, bye- bye, please, thank you, juice, and so much more. You repeat everything. We got so tickled for when we would ask you if you were ready to go night-night or to bed you would emphatically say NO. You always know what you want and when you want it, and you always let us know.

You still aren’t walking. You could, but you won’t. You will walk all around the house just holding onto one finger with your left hand. When we let go you sit down. You don’t crawl; instead you scoot or bounce on your butt.

You play and play by yourself and you love balls. We think you are so much fun and so adorable and you give us kisses when we ask. We love you, love you, love you!

You ate your first pizza with us Friday night. You couldn’t get enough of it or get it fast enough. Pa thought you might get choked so he removed a little of it from your bulging mouth. You screamed and cried real tears. We now know that you really like pizza!

We are just crazy about you Kate Bradley!

Love,
Granna

February 7 – Feb 10,2003

My Dear Emily,

Pa brought you home today from Nashville to spend a few days with us while your Mommy is vacationing with girl friends in Florida. Your Daddy took Sarah Beth to Atlanta to visit his friend Dan Etoll and his daughter. We were just so excited to have you all to ourselves. It is the first time we’ve had one-on-one time with you. You were so reluctant and teary when you got here and you were so clingy to Pa. You warmed up to me when I brought out the cheddar confetti crackers.

You were happy, content and playful. You don’t talk a lot but you have quite a vocabulary. You say whatever you want and you put several words together. You love Cedarmont Kid videos (action songs). You even try to sing along. You are never still for more than a minute. I call you my little monkey for you will climb on anything. You would scale the walls if you could. Anytime we would put you in the baby bed and leave the room it would only be a few seconds and we would hear your feet hit the floor. We would re enter the room, bed you down again, wait outside the door only to hear your feet hit the floor. If it weren’t for the bedroom door being so hard to open we would have worried about you falling down the steps. 

You took your naps on Pa’s chest. He loved that! We took you to church and you were just a little angel sitting between us snacking on crackers and doing a sticker book. You even tried to sing with the congregation. We treasured this special time with you. You have blessed our lives so.

We are so thankful for you and we are so thankful that you have quit screaming to get your way! We were more than anxious for you to unlearn that. You are special; the time with you was special; and the time for you to go home was special!

Love,
Granna