Monday, February 28, 2011

Breathtaking

BEST. GRAMMY. EVER. LOVE. HER.
My mom knows each specific characteristic, talent, personality, and whim that these kids have, and with exactness. She spends hours with them on the phone, reading books, making lists, teaching them all kinds of neat things. She listens to them and remembers her promises no matter how small. She will spend days with them, on the floor playing, quality time, laughing together. She LOVES her grandchildren more than I ever could have imagined. This last weekend we were home visiting and I couldn't take my eyes off her. She's so beautiful and youthful and smart, and happy. One can see in her countenance the peace she has in her life from being so Christlike. We are all so blessed to have Grammy in our lives.

2 comments:

the bates motel said...

you are so lucky to have such an awesome mom! that's so great that she loves your kids so much! we had SO much fun seeing you guys last month, thanks so much for making an effort to see us! and the kids got their pen pal letters, and i promise i will get around to them sending back! we love you guys! wish u didn't have to live too dang far away! we need to hook up in ut or something! next christmas! xoxo

Lyndi said...

I would have to agree, your Mom is so sweet and kind.

I remember one year (or maybe it was two) but we were driving Jared and Mark to seminary and she was so grateful and I could just feel her appreciation for it.

I was up visiting my parents this weekend as well and got to talk to your Mom for a bit at church, she is so insightful and engaging. I bet that she is such a strength to you, because she was to me for the 5 minutes I got to talk to her.