July 6, 2009
A Great Fourth
This Fourth of July is one of my top 5. And my Family is the reason.
Usually (when I am feeling well) I go over to their house, because it is easier for them because of the baby. They usually come over to my house to check on me when I am sick because of Chemo side effects. This means that I am usually lying in bed and don’t get dressed when they are here because I am feeling so unwell . I just sit and try to enjoy the fabulous medicine they brought me in the form of my precious Grandson. He is indeed the best medicine ever! And I always feel energized after their visit.
But this July Fourth was different. I made some salads and had some appetizers and they came over and cooked the main course –brats and hamburgers. This freed me up to play with my Grandson and have some fun with him. This is my week off of Chemo and I have felt pretty good and even had some energy so it was so much fun to play with him.
While he was here, he and I walked over to the side of the house where the garden is and cut some mint for our homemade lemonade. He put it in each glass. When we had dinner, he had his first “ olive on his finger”. He was so delighted with it and we all were laughing at his delight. He just thought that it was so totally cool to put that olive on his chubby finger and then eat it! Later on we played “Roll the ball to Mommy”. Another first that thoroughly delighted him… and us, too!
Another thing we did was to look at some little picture albums that I have of just the four of us… all people he knows. I went through the picture albums and showed him himself, and then Mommy and Daddy and Grammy. Initially we were sitting on the floor, but then he climbed into one of my big chairs and then sat there just as proud of himself as could be. Just sort of like a little king! Then he made the sign for “more” meaning that he now wanted to look at the picture albums again while he was sitting the the “big chair” by himself. I just love watching him grow and change. I am so glad that I am here and able to enjoy all of the magnificent love and joy that he brings — My Precious Grandson.
After dark, I watched the neighborhood fireworks while enjoying a root beer float! A great Fourth!!
jj said,
July 6, 2009 at 2:45 pm
Praise the Lord for great gifts that come in such small packages, children!
Have a great day.