[laplata]

Good evening, Kathy! *HUGS*

Yes, a tough day for all. God bless all those in Oklahoma and their families everywhere.

I called my daughter this evening and my little three year old Grandson said “I love you Grandpa”. It was so good to hear him say that.

[Kathy in Alaska]

“I love you Grandpa”

Powerful words, those!

[ConorMacNessa]

Rejoicing with you at that, Laplata! Unconditional love - can't beat that! I don't have any grandchildren yet despite my advanced age - got started late - my youngest, John-Man, was born shortly before my fiftieth birthday. Many memories of driving home and the boys would be there to greet me. They would run out into the front yard and jump up and down as I drove in. I can't think of anything more joyful than to come home to that kind of reception.

Many days I had to make a concerted effort to empty myself of the travails of the day's work so that I could meet their glee in like fashion - but I did so gladly!



"Riamh nár dhruid ó sbairn lann!"

Genuflectimus non ad principem sed ad Principem Pacis!

Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye people, from far; The LORD hath called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath he made mention of my name. (Isaiah 49:1 KJV)