Memories

Ok, my little one... we read "Wilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridge" tonight. It was one of my favorite books as a young child. I don't know if it was because I had two older ladies who lived next door to me who taught me how to bake cookies and make dolls, or if it was because they were constantly telling me stories of when they were young. I loved going over to their house after school to talk and "play" with them. They were the most fascinating people to talk to each day. This book reminds me of them and of my childhood. I never lived next door to an "old folks home", but this book makes me think about how precious those memories and older people are. This book also makes me think of your Grandpa Harris. He, like Miss Nancy, has lost his memory. It makes me sad to think that you won't get to know him the way that we have. Your Grandpa Jim is one amazing guy. I remember the first time your daddy took me over to his house. Your daddy introduced us and ate his dinner. Then, your daddy went back to work, and I stayed to talk with your Grandpa. When your daddy called me at 10:00 (two hours later), I was still there, and he just laughed! (Your Grandpa sure likes to talk!) Now, each time we go see your Grandpa Jim at his "house" we remind him that you are coming! He gets excited each time we tell him. Sometimes, we have to chuckle at the "newnesss" of the news because if we didn't the tears would start to come. You see, your daddy and your Grandpa Jim are really close.... just like the two of you will be one day. You will be close to your daddy just the way he is close to his. Your Grandpa Jim will love you and cherish you, but you have to remember that there might be days that he doesn't remember you or your name. We will do what Wilfrid does in this book. We will put together a box of "memories" for you and your Grandpa Jim and maybe..... just maybe.... that will help him to remember. We love you little one... sleep tight tonight.... and just know that we will have many memories together soon!