grammy and grampy . . .

dear kate,
here is a picture of grampy and me . . .
it was taken at your house in bonnyville when we came to visit at the time you were born . . .
kate, i want to tell you something . . .
i love your grampy so much! he is a very special man who loves me, and your mommy, and uncle donny, and auntie beka, and auntie stephanie . . . and you . . . all so very, very much . . . your grampy is a very caring, compassionate and hard-working man . . . he loves to play and can't wait to spoil you and do fun things with you!
i love him like crazy, and i know you will love him more and more as you
grow up! and, you know what? i am praying that some day - even though it is far, far off - you will marry a man who adores you and loves you as much as
grampy loves me!
love,
grammy xo

bonding . . .

dear kate,
this is one of my favourite pictures of you when you were just newborn . . .
look how tiny you are!
it was taken in the hospital on the day of your birth . . .
i especially love the way you are so alert - and looking into mommy's eyes . . .
it's like you're saying, "there you are . . . mommy . . . i heard your voice and felt warm and safe in your tummy . . . and now i get to see you face to face"
how precious you are!
love,
grammy xo

you are born . . .

dear kate,you are here! and you're a beautiful baby girl . . . kate virginia caroline brennan . . .
one breath away from the face of God . . . a tiny miracle from heaven . . .
born at 9:34 am

thank you, lord, for such a perfect little gift . . .

it's hard to believe that anyone could love her more . . .
but you do . . . you love her with your perfect love . . .
please watch over her every day of her life
protect her
guide her
help her to make wise choices
give her good health and strength
may your peace wash over her
and may you wrap her always in your perfect love

love,
grammy xo