It was only a few short months ago that my father held my newborn baby girl, with huge tears in his eyes and pride that was visible, now he is gone. Just like that.
9 months ago my Mom, although she had dementia, could talk to me & knew who we all were. Now, the memories that made her the woman I've always known are either gone or locked away somewhere.
Today our sweet baby girl looks at us with such amazement and love we can do no wrong, as long as we are close, her world is perfect. In a few short years, I'm sure we will be embarrassing to the point she will feel the need to excuse away our mere existence to her friends.
But NOT today. Today everything is new, possibilities are endless, good things are on the horizon!
As we look toward 2012, we are healthy. Our family members & friends are healthy. We have more love than our hearts can hold and most importantly, we have the knowledge that we must hold on tightly to those that we love today because tomorrow is not promised.
Happy New Year!
In the New Year, may your right hand always be stretched out in friendship but never in want.
~ Irish New Year Blessing
Thank you! No, we didn't make to Sherman. JR was sick so we did not do anything!! :(
ReplyDeleteI am not sure that we are going to AFCA now, JR's principle changed the rules about teachers taking off and I don't think he is going to be aloud to take off work now. So stupid!
Anyway, Happy New Year!