The Living Proof

Gratefulness

Once again it's that time of the year to remember those people we are grateful for in our lives.

The three people you see in these pictures are my pride and joy. And I thank God for them every day. They bring me sunshine, laughter, and joy. My love for them is frightening sometimes.. it's so deep and everlasting. Loving someone that much makes you realize how empty your life would be if they weren't there any longer. So.. I thank you again God.. for allowing me the privilege and honor of being their mom..

Grandma?

It's a title I've wanted for a long time...
And now.. It's a reality.

Nathan and Kayla are expecting a bundle of joy..
This coming June, I will officially be "Grandma Susan"

I posted this Halloween picture of me and my teammates because when I look at it, I don't see grandma nor feel it.. but none-the-less.. I'm embracing it.

Here's the kind of Grandma I want to be... first of all.. I want to be called Grandma.. not Nana or Nanny, or granny... just Grandma. I want to make cookies with my grandkids.. crochet them cute blankets and sweaters.. When they come to visit, I want to take them to the museum and zoo and movies and the park and the amusement park. I want to be the grandma that my grandma was. She is who I want to emulate. I lost her last year.. almost exactly a year ago.. and now.. I can honor her by being the loving, accepting, honorable grandmother that she was always to me. I love you Grandma... forever..

So.. here we go.. onto the next phase of my life.... Grandma... I'm going to love this phase.