After a call from Scott I went on line and printed off a picture of my new grandson, Jackson Carl. Any time I traveled outside my classroom, I showed the picture to everyone. Jill the speech therapist asked if this was my first grandchild, I had to confess he was number 10. She was shocked. Not because I look so young, although I know that is a possiblity, but because I was so excited. Family is so important. Leaving my mom and dad when I was so young taught me to value family. I guess it was something that went very deep into my heart. Now at this point in my life I long to be with my children and their families. This is kind of hard considering they are on the west and east coast.

If I could wiggle my nose, just like Samantha on Bewitched, I could go visit. But alas, I can not so I must look at pictures and send my love his way. If your family is still at home or living close, take the time to enjoy them. Time is shorter than you think.