I know...it's been a while.
Being in the presence of my granddaughters is like being in worship. It is getting in touch with the awesome. Watching them become people, I've decided, is my new highest calling. I will never let 6 months go by again without seeing them both. I said I went to Hartford hoping to discover what my purpose is for my remaining years. I got the answer in Albany instead. My reason for being is to be the best grandmother I am capable of being...to be a presence in their lives...to hopefully leave some imprint that years from now they will say, "I learned that from my Nana; wasn't she a character?"
So, I've made the offer to Tricia...either I'll fly out or I'll fly you here at least every other month.
And, if you're reading this, Carl and Heather, I hope I get the chance to do the same with some little pagan/Italian/brilliant Hertz/Eisele's (what will you do about the name?)
Amelia is maturing so fast it scares me (and her parents). Greta is unbelievably bright and will challenge the whole family. But the world they are marching into at such a fast pace is the scariest place. That's why I think those of us who love them need to give them all the positive experience possible now when their personalities and character are in the formative stage.
I want to be a part of that process even if they live miles away. It's only a one hour drive and a two hour flight.
And, oh, I love Erich and Tricia's company too!
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Pagan? Who says the kids will be Pagan? ;) This is actually something we have talked about. I think we want to expose them to multiple spiritualities, but Heather will be exposing them to her beliefs first of course. All that matters to me is that they learn about religions and spirituality and that 'none-of-the-above' is aperfectly acceptable answer if they so chose. I will love them no matter what they choose.
We haven't decided on a last-name for our potential children yet. Probably Hertz-Eisele or Eisele-Hertz. Or, what the heck, Hersele... ;)
What about Eisrtz? (Eye- zerts)
Whatever you come up with think of the poor kid on the playground in 3rd grade!
Finally you have seen the light! Being a Nana right now in MY life is the most important activity. Leaving a legacy, that's what I want to do. Join me, you'll find it is very fullfilling, giving all you've got!!!
patty
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