Special moment- Can I share?

[miki]

Sometimes, it’s the little things that touch your heart in an overwhelming way. Today, I was touched and blessed in many ways. My youngest turned 7 today, she is growing up really fast. Both of my children have changed tremendously in the past couple years, especially this year. I feel blessed each and everyday I spend with them. They are my life and my heart.

Something else touched me today, a feeling I cannot explain. Everyone knows that I have a new family in CA. My new baby Niece Abigail, and my two new niece’s Annabelle & Allyson (Abigail‘s big sisters). My brother called to wish my daughter a happy birthday, after they spoke I was able to talk to him. It’s been awhile since we spoke on the phone, we mainly talk online so it was really good to hear his voice.

While talking to my brother, the baby woke up. I have never heard her voice! I was standing in Walmart (My daughter was shopping with her birthday money) and I had the biggest lump in my throat. I heard Abby cry, laugh, and make little sounds. Can you imagine the feelings running through me? I heard my new baby niece for the first time since her birth in January! I wanted to cry, as a matter of fact I am now. Let me wipe away these tears so that I can see what I am typing, I can be such a sap sometimes.

Alright, I’m back. I then, got to hear my other two niece’s, not just from the background but, I actually got to speak with them for the first time ever! I couldn’t believe the Annabelle sounded so much like my daughter, I spoke to her as if she was younger so she probably thinks I am nuts but, I didn’t know she was about Chloe’s age! My heart melted though, I didn’t know what to say at times during the conversations but, I think it went ok for our first talk.

I hope to find a way to go home for a visit soon, I have people I really miss and a new family to meet in person. Today was the first step other than photo’s back and fourth and talking online. I have to give a huge thank you to my brother for that phone call to my daughter which lead to my experience. If you only knew how amazing it was for me and how my heart felt you would understand.

One day I might share the dream I had recently about my family in CA. which was so vivid, I was upset that my husband woke me up! I went into the bathroom and just cried and cried.

Please hold onto those precious memories and don’t take your children or family for granted. You never know what you might miss out on.

 

[pmeek]

:sunny: What a special day you had. I could feel what you were feeling when reading your post.
I know exactly how you feel. I moved to Oregon in 2001 leaving all my family behind in Michigan. It was really hard as I have a huge family that is very close.The first couple of years I did alot of crying. Thank God for telephones. Just imagine how it must have been in pioneer days when daughters and sons married, moved to a new territory and couldn't communicate with their families. Their poor mothers.
Luckily my husband pays all our bills and I work a couple of days a week to save up to go visit them once a year for a few weeks. I will be going again July 22 and staying until August 12. My new grandson turned one yesterday. I haven't seen him since I left last year. I have talked to him in the phone and sing to him when he is fussing while talking to one of the other two grandkids. He always quiets right down and starts cooing. Kids grow up so fast.
My family plans the big summer reunion every year based on a date when I will be there so that I get a chance to see everyone. With just my family, grandma, aunts, uncles and cousins there will be over 100 people. Can't wait to see them all.
At least you still have your husband and children around you. Enjoy every minute. When you do finally get to go back to CA to see your family it will be so special for you and for them.

 

[tinymomo]

awwwwwwwwwwwwww that is so cute!