Monday, March 16, 2009

Being a Grandma


Gage

The most awesome experience of my life to this point was witnessing the birth of my first grandchild, Gage Valentino Bastos Moreland on March 13, 2009. Gage shares his birthday with his great great grandma Waller who was born in 1907 and passed way too soon for those who loved her. She was such a mother and would have loved to wrap her arms around little Gage and give him angel kisses on his soft little cheeks.

It is remarkable to experience the circle of life right before your eyes. To fall in love so completely and without any reservation is truly a miracle. God blesses us with a babes innocence so we can remember how miraculous life truly is and what is truly important on this journey.
The Sweetest Gift
Quietly while you were asleep
The moon and I were talking
I asked that she'd always keep you protected
She promised you her light
That you so gracefully carry
You bring your light and shine like morning
And then the wind pulls the clouds across the moon
Your light fills the darkest room
And I can see the miracle
That keeps us from falling
She promised all the sweetest gifts
That only the heaven's could bestow
You bring your light and shine like morning
And as you so gracefully give
Her light as long as you live
I'll always remember this moment
-Sade