This is a note to my most beloved grandchildren: Laina who is 1 year old, Addison born today and Belly Bean who will enter the world summer of 2011.
Laina, I want you to know how much I love you, little girl. I can hardly describe the overwhelming feeling of happiness and love that filled me to overflowing the first time I held you in my arms, such a tiny little bundle. I watch you grow and learn at such an amazing rate in this your first year of life. You have personality plus and more. Just to see your sweet face hurts my heart, I love you so. I didn't know that I could love anyone as much as I love your daddy and Aunt Niki, but you came into my life like a hurricane that swept me away! You bring me such joy and I love you very much.
Addison, sweet new born girl, I held you today for the first time and my love for you already overwhelms me and brings tears when I think of you. You are so small and delicate, yet I can see a strength in you that I know will get you very far in your life. I can't wait to hold you again, tell you how much you mean to me and spoil you rotten! I love you, Miss Addison. I am so happy that you are in my life.
Belly Bean, even though you are only a tiny little speck in your momma's tummy, I already love you dearly. I am very anxious to find out if you will be my precious first grandson or my 3rd precious granddaughter. No matter which God graces us with, I plan to be there from the first moment of your life until I no longer have breath in me. I love you and can't wait until you are here in my arms.
To all three of you, let me tell you about your moms and dads.
Laina and Addison, your dad is my baby boy, no matter that he has two children of his own and is 23, he will always be my baby boy. He has grown into this fantastic man who loves his children and your mom. He is faithful, kind, tenderhearted, talented, funny and intelligent. You couldn't ask for a better father to be your daddy. He makes me so proud to be his mother. Your momma is a bright, creative, sweet, loving young woman who makes my son so very happy. I love her so much for that. She is mom-extraordinaire and you will learn so much from her. You are very lucky little girls for you will be protected, loved and cherished all of your life by these two special people that are your parents. Know you are blessed.
Belly Bean, your momma is my little girl who also became my friend as she made her way into adulthood. You will learn as you grow that she is someone you should emulate. She is a strong, kind, loving, truthful, smart and witty woman. She will be a wonderful mother to you and love you beyond reason. She told me that she didn't know if she was maternal. I thought the same thing about myself but maternal instincts kicked in the moment I knew she was there. I think your mom already has that as she loves your cousins, Laina and Addison, very much and I can tell how she will be with you, then add 100 fold to it. Your dad, well, he is such a crazy fella, and though he doesn't like to admit it, he is a very kindhearted person and loves you and your mom very much. He told me that news of you was the best Christmas present ever. I am so proud that he is your daddy. I think you will like him. I do!
So, my dear little hearts of my heart, I am so excited and blessed to be your Grandma. Why God has given me this grace, I can't fathom, but I thank him everyday that He did. There is nothing in this world more important to me than my family. I can do without alot of things, but I could never do without any of you. I pray that God gives me many more years in this world so that I can see you grow into young adults. But if he doesn't, know that I will be watching over you and my love eternal. I thank God and your great parents for bringing you in my life
You have my heart always and forever
Your Grandma Brenda Ann Clause Shuff
Suddenly there was you
My life filled by two
A thrill so sweet
Life became complete
Today you are in the world
A woman no longer a girl
A man no longer a boy
Both bringing me such joy
Now on an adventure of your own
My children how you've grown
One with two little girls so grand
The other just beginning to understand
I count myself so blessed
For who could have guessed
That my life could be so filled by two
When suddenly there was you
(written December 2010 for my children, their children and their partners in love)
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