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The Grandmas Go Home

Boppie and Mamaw just pulled out the driveway with J1 to fly away home.  My heart was heavy this morning as I watched them leave in the predawn darkness.  The past 2 weeks have been full of laughter, reminiscing, sightseeing, hugs and the smiles of people who truly know me.

I grew up in the same town as both my grandmas.  I saw them weekly, sometimes daily.  They watched me change through the years.  They saw me on every birthday.  My children are having a different experience.  Their times with grandparents are an oasis of a few weeks in a long desert of a year.  There are lots of phone calls and email to keep in touch in between, but it isn't quite the same.  It was especially tough on my mom as she kissed sweet baby J6 goodbye, knowing how much she will change in the months to come.

I am thankful for their willingness to travel so far to invest time in the lives of those they love.  Despite the distance, we will probably see them at least once more this year, maybe twice.  Today will be a long day as I look around the house and hear the echoes of their precious voices.; they will not be far from my heart.

Grace and Peace

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2:48 PM, Sunday, August 10, 2008 .. Posted by westward

I'm so glad you were able to spend such quality time with them. I know what you mean about your heart feeling heavy. My grandma lives way too far away and I miss her terribly when she has to leave from a visit. I hope you get to visit with them again soon.