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dear kate,
today you will be coming home after being with daddy
for a whole week during the Christmas holidays
that is the longest time you have been separated
from mommy
and it was very hard for her
but your daddy loves you very much and
i know he was happy to have you there
and i know you must have had a fun time.
while you were gone mommy has been a busy-bee
packing and getting everything ready for you and her
to move into your new apartment in cold lake.
today, the furniture will get moved -
and hopefully somewhat set-up before you get there!
it's going to be a crazy time in the next week or so
while you and mommy get settled in
but, it will be a home filled with love and laughter
and it is the beginning of a new beginning for both of you
i love you so much katie
and i really miss you more than you can know
it seems like a life-time since i've seen you
and i am really looking forward to the day that you and mommy
come to visit here again!
love,
grammy xox

new things . . .

dear kate,
well, christmas is over and a new year is just ahead
this will be a year with lots of changes for you
and for mommy
and for daddy
and for all of your family who loves you.
in just a couple of days, you and mommy will be moving
into a new apartment in cold lake!
it's small, but so cute!
and, guess what, it's close to your church
and all your new friends will be nearby
and mommy can sneak over to mcdonald's once in awhile
and buy you some french fries and let you play in the play place there!
you are so blessed to have so many people around you
who love you so much!
i wish i lived closer to you so that i could spend time with you
telling you stories
playing games
singing songs
watching veggie tales
going to church
playing in the park
baking cookies
going shopping
and smothering you with hugs and kisses!
i miss you and mommy so, so much . . .
and i can't wait to see you again!!
love,
grammy xoxox