Well I'm heading for the sun soon. My G. Son Andre turns 13 Feb 8th and I'm taking Brooklyn & Brianna to visit. Talk about the love of grandkids; Jim couldn't have stated it better. I really loved my kids and even liked them, still do; but how my grands make me feel is unfathonable unless you've been there. Even my oldest Bianca, can do no wrong .. she is my baby still. When she and her mom disagree, she comes and lays her head on my shoulder and I cave. I really try to use my logical judgment and help her, but she is my baby...still that innocent little thing that turned me into a G>MA!! How could she ever be wrong? All my little ones , will forever be that little baby we held so long ago.
I have enjoyed the journey you have taken us through with the birth of this little one, Grandpa Jim. We needed that after the journey we shared with Ben's passing. It really is great to be able to share these experiences as a family, even spread apart and estranged as we are.
Love to all
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Suzie,
I'm glad that you're able to take the time to do what is important; be with family. I'm glad that you can go see your grandchildren. Over last Spring Break last year I opted to get bumped soI ended up arriving 30 minutes after Sandi did but I Had a $600 voucher I need to spend. Hmmm.....
When things get too hectic I always come back to ground zero. I work to live, not live to work. There is a difference. My job is simply what provides for me a means to do the things that are important to me, albeit as important as it is. Without working, my choices are limited. But, now with the new grandson, that doesn't mean I'm not looking for a way to change things.
I rhink that you've touched upon something. Seeing this wonder of life, and indeed, our life carried forward is a marvelous thing.
In spite of all the joy, I am still grieving over Ben's passing. One life passes another life comes into being. This entire process is beyond my understanding. I think that all I can do each day is to enjoy what I have while I have it. With the speed and duties of life, I, at times, do not appreciate what I have or the moment in which I am in.
Grandpa Jim
Looks like Karen and I will be going to Colorado for our grandsons 13th in February as well! We figure we better see him before he totally morphs into Mr Hyde Jr. I made my grand daughter promise me she's never turn snotty. Hey, I believe the age of miracles is not past. Snotty or not, a grand parent can't be hedonistic; even if our grand children prefer Polka music over classical, Act like Peewee Herman, and never call us, our job is unconditional love. My (our) own grandma, did so much for me. though she cuttled like a rock monster, she sacrificed a lot to raise me. It wasn't until well into adulthood that I appreciated her. Parents, grandparents, throw your arms around that snotty kid and give them a realy sloppy kiss. They may hate it, but they'll love it at the same time.
That is so true. Enjoy the times you have because they are toooooooo short. Take the time to do the little things. Teresa and I went to Redding yesterday and were talking about the same things. There is a sport on 299E that we all wanted to investigate (sometime) never took the time. So we are going to. It is never more true than now, Take the time to stop and smell the roses.
Suzy and Peter, enjoy your trips. Even the trips to high altitude. I love you guys. You are the rocks in my life. That hold me here.
Jim, I think you called yesterday on the cell. Sorry that I couldn't answer. I was at the Bank fighting with them. Anyway, when I get off work I will call the number back as it was a Crescent City number. It could have been Joe too. but whoever it was, I will call today. You all take care and I love you.
Love, Illa
Illa, yep it's hard to enjoy myself at high altitude. Did you ever see that movie The Blob? Remember how the guy had the small blog on a stick and he tipped it down, but it keep going up the stick with his hand, remember? That's me (the blob)at altitude, going up steps. I'm a sea level kinda guy. I make Karen look like Mrs. Edmonda Hillery. She always cleaning, cooking, putting things away, or doing projects with the kids. Oh well, at least I get to spend time with the kids (before they turn into snots, oops, I'm showing my lack of faith.
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