It's been a few months since I've written, they say time flies when you're having fun and we've been having lots and lots of fun! In October we went to "The Gathering" at Uncle Russell's house. Every year in October Great Helen's brothers and sisters and their children and grandchildren get together for a great fall day of good food and fun.
We were extra excited this year because you were along. We're reminded when we are together that some have went to be with Jesus and it's kind of strange without them but at the same time it is such a blessing to see all of the little faces that are part of our family now because of them. As I grow older I find that God's plan for us makes perfect sense. I treasure the days that I spent with my Grandma Burkhart and remember so clearly the touch of her skin and the smell of her powder. Now I look at you and my cousins grandchildren knowing that because of her love and hard work our family remains strong. The memories and traditions that my brother and I and our cousin's shared will be recreated over and over again. It was a cool fall day with no rain this year as we gathered around tables getting ready to eat. Uncle Robert asked Mandy to say the prayer this year, it's all part of teaching and growing and making way for new life while preserving the things that we cherish. I believe that Grandpa Gordon and Grandma along with Uncle Howard and Aunt Rosie, Uncle Wilbert and cousin Barb's husband Steve were all sitting at a table in heaven watching us. And I bet Aunt Rosie said
you look like me when I was a baby.
Halloween is always fun, I still dress up for work and decided to put my costume on again when you came over to pass out candy.
Your Mommy and Daddy took you to the Zoo and we went to Aunt Annies work for the car show. You went to a few of the neighbor's houses trick or treating, they thought you were the cutest little monster ever and so did I. When I was a kid my cousins and I would go trick or treating all week long in the country. Now you need to be more careful honey, not just with Halloween but all of the time. Plus there is a flu that people are getting called the H1N1 virus and it is very contagious so it's a good year to stay in and watch Charlie Brown and the Great Pumpkin on tv. Next year when you are a little bigger we will go more places.
Next came Thanksgiving and even though you can't have the turkey and mashed potatoes yet you did have some baby food and was at the table with the rest of us. You were at the top of the list of things to be thankful for this year. There is always something to be thankful for Liddy, not just on Thanksgiving Day but all through the year. Make sure that you count your blessings and say thanks for them everyday. Some days it's harder than others but I promise you can always find things to be thankful for. Start with God's greatest gift to us, the baby Jesus. Which brings us to Christmas!
It's the most wonderful time of the year, the time that we celebrate t
he birth of Jesus. I love the songs, the smells, the snow, the giving, the pretty decorations and I love you! You turned 6 months old on December 8th, you can almost sit up all by yourself. You have no problem rolling over, you love to giggle when we get your belly and scare you and you are the best at blowing rasberries. Still no teeth but it won't be long. Maybe Santa Claus will bring you a tooth! You have sit on Santa's lap two times already and he knows that you have been a very good girl. The first time that you saw him you grabbed his big white beard with your tiny little hand and pulled it.
He thought it was funny and laughed outloud and so did your Mommy and Daddy. You've been watching your Praise Baby dvd's alot so maybe he will bring you some more of those and I told him that you wanted a jack-in-the-box too.
We will come to your house on Christmas Eve to celebrate the Polish tradition that your Mommy has taught us. She will have the food prepared and we will sit around the table leaving an empty chair in case someone stops by that needs a meal. The wafers from Poland will be in the middle of the table and after we eat we will break them and share them with each other as we tell one another what a wonderful year it has been and wish each other blessings for next year, 2010. And you will be there with us and I will kiss you at least a hundred times because you are my precious little Grandaughter and you are such an important part of my life now and will be for the years to come. I will write to you again. Maybe not next month or the month after because we will be busy making memories. There is so much to do and so many things I want to teach you and share with you. I pray that God will continue to watch over you and help you to grow stronger each day. I will always be with you Liddy no matter what. Stay close to your Mommy and Daddy and obey them, be loving and thoughtful to people, live your life for God and always remember........ Grandma Loves You!
you look like me when I was a baby.Halloween is always fun, I still dress up for work and decided to put my costume on again when you came over to pass out candy.
Your Mommy and Daddy took you to the Zoo and we went to Aunt Annies work for the car show. You went to a few of the neighbor's houses trick or treating, they thought you were the cutest little monster ever and so did I. When I was a kid my cousins and I would go trick or treating all week long in the country. Now you need to be more careful honey, not just with Halloween but all of the time. Plus there is a flu that people are getting called the H1N1 virus and it is very contagious so it's a good year to stay in and watch Charlie Brown and the Great Pumpkin on tv. Next year when you are a little bigger we will go more places.
Next came Thanksgiving and even though you can't have the turkey and mashed potatoes yet you did have some baby food and was at the table with the rest of us. You were at the top of the list of things to be thankful for this year. There is always something to be thankful for Liddy, not just on Thanksgiving Day but all through the year. Make sure that you count your blessings and say thanks for them everyday. Some days it's harder than others but I promise you can always find things to be thankful for. Start with God's greatest gift to us, the baby Jesus. Which brings us to Christmas!
It's the most wonderful time of the year, the time that we celebrate t
he birth of Jesus. I love the songs, the smells, the snow, the giving, the pretty decorations and I love you! You turned 6 months old on December 8th, you can almost sit up all by yourself. You have no problem rolling over, you love to giggle when we get your belly and scare you and you are the best at blowing rasberries. Still no teeth but it won't be long. Maybe Santa Claus will bring you a tooth! You have sit on Santa's lap two times already and he knows that you have been a very good girl. The first time that you saw him you grabbed his big white beard with your tiny little hand and pulled it.He thought it was funny and laughed outloud and so did your Mommy and Daddy. You've been watching your Praise Baby dvd's alot so maybe he will bring you some more of those and I told him that you wanted a jack-in-the-box too.
We will come to your house on Christmas Eve to celebrate the Polish tradition that your Mommy has taught us. She will have the food prepared and we will sit around the table leaving an empty chair in case someone stops by that needs a meal. The wafers from Poland will be in the middle of the table and after we eat we will break them and share them with each other as we tell one another what a wonderful year it has been and wish each other blessings for next year, 2010. And you will be there with us and I will kiss you at least a hundred times because you are my precious little Grandaughter and you are such an important part of my life now and will be for the years to come. I will write to you again. Maybe not next month or the month after because we will be busy making memories. There is so much to do and so many things I want to teach you and share with you. I pray that God will continue to watch over you and help you to grow stronger each day. I will always be with you Liddy no matter what. Stay close to your Mommy and Daddy and obey them, be loving and thoughtful to people, live your life for God and always remember........ Grandma Loves You!
