Monday, June 23, 2008
The Book Thief
I finished "The Book Thief" last week. It was such a great book. I can't wait for our book club (woodward women book club) to discuss it!
Saturday, June 14, 2008
Fathers......
I want to pay tribute to all of men in my life who are fathers!
First off, I have been born to and raised by and influenced by such a unique and (mostly) adorable man - My Daddy. Even though I am almost 59 years old, I still call him Daddy. I love him and I am so blessed that he is still such an important part of my life. I wish that I had inherited some of his amazing talents. Alas; not one! He still asks "what do you want ?" when I get him on the phone. He is a cute Gramps and Gr. Gramps to all of my family.
My mantra since I was about 12 years old: "choose wisely and carefully the father of your children". I followed my own advice. I chose well. Jim is the perfect parent to all of you for various reasons. You are lucky that I was so wise in that decision so many years ago. He has been a wonderful partner in parenting , and is the most loved and popular Papa on the face of the earth. "Oh, hi Nana - where's Papa?" is what I hear several times a week. I am happy for him and for the grandkids that they have such a sweet and happy relationship. Even though I do all the work.
My two sons Nate and Jake have delighted and awed me with their ability to care for their children. They are great Dads and loved by their kids. They comfort, they change diapers, they teach, they play and they provide a great environment for their families. And, they married well.
My three sons- in -law are incredible men too. I love them more than I ever knew I could - I didn't know them as children, but I love them like I have always known them. I trust them, I appreciate how they care for their families, and how they make my daughters so happy and content.
I am a grateful and blessed daughter, wife, mother, and mother-in-law.
Happy Fathers Day!
First off, I have been born to and raised by and influenced by such a unique and (mostly) adorable man - My Daddy. Even though I am almost 59 years old, I still call him Daddy. I love him and I am so blessed that he is still such an important part of my life. I wish that I had inherited some of his amazing talents. Alas; not one! He still asks "what do you want ?" when I get him on the phone. He is a cute Gramps and Gr. Gramps to all of my family.
My mantra since I was about 12 years old: "choose wisely and carefully the father of your children". I followed my own advice. I chose well. Jim is the perfect parent to all of you for various reasons. You are lucky that I was so wise in that decision so many years ago. He has been a wonderful partner in parenting , and is the most loved and popular Papa on the face of the earth. "Oh, hi Nana - where's Papa?" is what I hear several times a week. I am happy for him and for the grandkids that they have such a sweet and happy relationship. Even though I do all the work.
My two sons Nate and Jake have delighted and awed me with their ability to care for their children. They are great Dads and loved by their kids. They comfort, they change diapers, they teach, they play and they provide a great environment for their families. And, they married well.
My three sons- in -law are incredible men too. I love them more than I ever knew I could - I didn't know them as children, but I love them like I have always known them. I trust them, I appreciate how they care for their families, and how they make my daughters so happy and content.
I am a grateful and blessed daughter, wife, mother, and mother-in-law.
Happy Fathers Day!
Sunday, June 1, 2008
Eventful week few weeks...
There have been emotional highs and lows these past weeks. First off, the birth of a healthy, perfect and beautiful baby girl - Lily - to parents Anton and Lizzy was another highlight of my life. It is an amazing thing to witness the birth of these precious babies. I am blessed to be a part of it all.... It is so fun to see Liz and Anton with their baby. Just ask Anton about Lily, and watch for the change in his face. He melts. Liz must realize that Anton has another girl he is in love with; she has him wrapped around her finger. But I am betting that is fine with her. Liz is adjusting to motherhood like I thought she would - with confidence and calm. Lucky baby.
We had to say goodbye to a good friend - Dick Dorius- last Saturday. He put up a gracious and good fight. He will be missed by us and many others. Poor Shauna; she is just my age and I can't imagine a life without my husband. Life is too short for some! Also, it has been such a sad, sad week for Anna with the death of her friend's daughter Lucy. Our lives can change in a heartbeat - literally - as it did for all who know Molly and Vic. I have been touched and proud of the tender and poignant concern and love for Molly shown by Anna. All of the prayers, the fasting, the tears and the pleading did not change the course for Lucy, but I am sure it lightened the weight of the sorrow for the Jacksons. Lucy left many - myself included - looking inward a bit more to my beliefs and my priorities, and making me want to be kinder and more aware of the suffering that others experience. I have been spared such grief, and I pray that all of my children will as well. The first thing we always think of when we learn of a death is "we will see them again" and we know this only because we know the Savior has made it possible.
I think summer is really here - time for summer reading! I must recommend "march" by Geraldine Brooks, author of Year of Wonders. Pulitzer prize, good. Not to be confused with "The March" by Doctorow which is good, but a little rough. Both deal with the Civil War.
Girls, we need to plan on a review night for The Book Thief! Let's talk when everyone has had a chance to read it....Mom/Carolyn
We had to say goodbye to a good friend - Dick Dorius- last Saturday. He put up a gracious and good fight. He will be missed by us and many others. Poor Shauna; she is just my age and I can't imagine a life without my husband. Life is too short for some! Also, it has been such a sad, sad week for Anna with the death of her friend's daughter Lucy. Our lives can change in a heartbeat - literally - as it did for all who know Molly and Vic. I have been touched and proud of the tender and poignant concern and love for Molly shown by Anna. All of the prayers, the fasting, the tears and the pleading did not change the course for Lucy, but I am sure it lightened the weight of the sorrow for the Jacksons. Lucy left many - myself included - looking inward a bit more to my beliefs and my priorities, and making me want to be kinder and more aware of the suffering that others experience. I have been spared such grief, and I pray that all of my children will as well. The first thing we always think of when we learn of a death is "we will see them again" and we know this only because we know the Savior has made it possible.
I think summer is really here - time for summer reading! I must recommend "march" by Geraldine Brooks, author of Year of Wonders. Pulitzer prize, good. Not to be confused with "The March" by Doctorow which is good, but a little rough. Both deal with the Civil War.
Girls, we need to plan on a review night for The Book Thief! Let's talk when everyone has had a chance to read it....Mom/Carolyn
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