Many of you are readers of my daughter, Anna Maria's blog so you might recognize that quote from her last entry: the words of their cabbie in New York after they left their oldest at Pratt University.
My words are not nearly as eloquent as my daughter's, but I would have to say AMEN to the cabbie's statement.
My husband and I could wish for no better gifts from God than our three children, their spouses, and our 12 grandchildren.
Since we live only about 3 hours away from daughter Anna Maria (unlike the 5 hours from daughter Eleni or 13 hours--or a plane ride to son George's) I was able to drive to Nashville to stay with the other children while they made the momentous trip to Brooklyn. The night before they left, there was a really fun birthday party for granddaughter Isabela's 9th birthday. I just had to get one last photo of the college girl with her parents before they took off the next morning.
That was the fun time BEFORE the younger ones all headed in to big sister's room to say goodbye before they went to bed, knowing that Mom, Dad, and sister would be off for their flight in the wee hours of the morning. A bit tearful, I might add.
As usual, in a large family, there's always laundry that "Nani" can help catch up with.
But look at the great little helper I had!
No, I didn't have time for much knitting or quilting while I was there (just checking out the many blocks still arriving in Anna Maria's mailbox for the Rainbow project), but I'm back at it now and will get you caught up on my crafty activities next time.
2 comments:
I did read Anna's post and I loved it. I cried and cried. My son is in his last year of high school and he came about much the way. Children are a gift from god.
Can't wait to see your projects.
Beautiful family and great pics.
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