Life's high Points

This past week my son and his family visited us. They
have a 2 1/2 year old little girl, Chelsea, who is very
precocious. They went to Howie in the Hills to a wedding
Friday and Saturday. Sunday was the first opportunity
the entire family had to get together.

I loved all the hustle and bustle and just having them
all in my home. It reminded me of Christmases when
we were all together.

That evening we all gathered around the big table in the
dining room. I asked my husband Dan to say the blessing.
He said that he would; we all held hands; the blessing
was over. My son said, "You said Pappaw's blessing."
My grandson Daniel mentioned another prayer. Then Chelsea,
the two year old, said "You could say this blessing."
She held her hands out; we all held hands; she said,
"God is great; God is good. Let us thank Him for our
food. By his hands we all are fed. Thank you, God,
for daily bread. Amen."

Everyone applauded her and she was very pleased with
herself. Her father and mother were so pleased they
almost cried. I can still hear that much older
sounding little voice reciting the prayer that
as a family they say together every night. Nothing
could have thrilled me any more.

I will share one more Chelsea story. The realtor was
showing the house, and Chelsea and her parents were
at a park while it was going on. I think they may
have had a picnic there. Anyway, Chelsea took some-
thing out of a wrapper and threw the wrapping away.
Her Dad said, "Chelsea, don't be a litter bug; pick
that up and put it in the trash can." She looked
at him and said, "I'm not a little bug!" He explained,
"I didn't call you a litter bug." He then explained
what a litter bug was. She looked at him and said,
I am not a little bug!"

The whole week was wonderful. Marla, six, and
Chelsea had a wonderful time together. On the last
night they were here, Marla asked for a sleepover
so that they could spend as much time as possible
together.

Now, I'll tell you about a little girl, Marla, who
sleeps all over the bed, at both ends and anywhere
in between. She lives down the street and she
is Queen here. I just wish they could both be down
the street. Instead, Chelsea and family will be
moving to Texas in July. Now we will have to fly
when we have a visit.

There have been some really wonderful days in my
life--my wedding day over 53 years ago; the births
of both my children; the births of all my grand-
children; my children's weddings. I could go on
and on, but I think it is evident that my family
is very important to me, and I love them with
all my heart.

More later.