Yesterday was a very exciting day in the life of this newly proclaimed Grandma to be. Matt, Janell and Baby Porter had a doctor's appointment for a check up. Of course, during the visit they were given the opportunity to hear the heart beat. Matt of course recorded the heart beat and shared it with family members so we could get excited about our new baby. So...for the world to hear....I give you Baby Porter's heartbeat!!!! HOW EXCITING!
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Monday, February 18, 2008
What Kind of Aunt Will My Daughter Be???
My daughter, beyond her love for family and the church, has two loves and they are first hockey and second journalism. Her aspirations are to become a sports journalist who covers a hockey team...the NHL to be exact. She has been developing this love for quite a while and is very enjoyable to watch. She even started her very own blog which covers the Columbus Blue Jackets, the Columbus, Ohio, NHL team and receives a hundred plus hits a day. Check her out at www.bethanyshockeyrants.com.
Anyway, after I wrote my last blog about the kind of Grandmother I would be...I thought about my daughter and the kind of Aunt she will be. She will be a great Aunt!!! So great that I actually found a video on www.youtube.com that illustrates how I would anticipate my daughter behaving at the birth of her first niece or nephew. Enjoy!
Anyway, after I wrote my last blog about the kind of Grandmother I would be...I thought about my daughter and the kind of Aunt she will be. She will be a great Aunt!!! So great that I actually found a video on www.youtube.com that illustrates how I would anticipate my daughter behaving at the birth of her first niece or nephew. Enjoy!
What Kind of Grandma Will I Be???
Wow!! I feel like I have been on the roller coaster of life for the past couple of weeks! Everything has been fast-paced with lots of new life situations being thrown my way. It has been a great time...but I think the time has come to slow down for a few days and to perhaps let everything sink in.
The grandest news of course is the fact that I will be having my first grandchild in September of this year. I have anticipated this day for a long time. The anticipation is wonderful but it has provoked much thought within me.
Recently, at one of my church meetings a lady said to me, "So, since you are going to be a Grandma are you going to learn to knit?" I was a little taken back by such a comment and the very thought of knitting repulsed me. My response was, "No way." But I will say....this question make me search and ponder the kind of Grandma I want to be.
I was raised in a small town in southeastern Kentucky and I like to think that I have outgrown that small town; however, while I may have moved on intellectually, spirtually, professionally and personally...the values I was raised with are still embedded deep inside me. As I watch the values of the world deterioriate around me I feel concerned for my grandchild. I hope to be the kind of Grandma that can exemplify and teach the values I was raised with and those I found later in life to my grandchild, which remains nameless at this point...only known as Baby Porter.
So back to the question, "What Kind of Grandma Will I be?" I hope to start by being a loving Grandma...one who exemplifies goodness and love. As I have reared my children I have always had a rule in the back of my head, one that was actually shared by one of my dearest friends, one she lived by, and that was to never do anything to embarass your children. Of course, I have tried hard to live by that rule and hope to continue to do so for my grandchild. Example means everything!
I also want to be a Grandma that has a lot of fun involved in the visits with the grandchildren. That would involve hiking, baseball, perhaps hockey, museums, swimming, movies, sharing great books, plays...the list goes on. I am not one to sit idly by and let the world pass me by...and there are so many things I want to show and teach my grandchild....where we have moments of fun and memories together.
The list goes on and I could never put everything into this brief blog...but everyone should know the love I already feel for something so small...is incredible and undeniable.
The Lord has granted me a wonderful opportunity by allowing me to be called Grandma. How thankful I am for this opporunity...and the many moments of love to come! I look forward to developing my role as a Grandmother and for the joy and pleasure this new human being will bring to my life. I hope to be a Grandmother who returns the favor!
The grandest news of course is the fact that I will be having my first grandchild in September of this year. I have anticipated this day for a long time. The anticipation is wonderful but it has provoked much thought within me.
Recently, at one of my church meetings a lady said to me, "So, since you are going to be a Grandma are you going to learn to knit?" I was a little taken back by such a comment and the very thought of knitting repulsed me. My response was, "No way." But I will say....this question make me search and ponder the kind of Grandma I want to be.
I was raised in a small town in southeastern Kentucky and I like to think that I have outgrown that small town; however, while I may have moved on intellectually, spirtually, professionally and personally...the values I was raised with are still embedded deep inside me. As I watch the values of the world deterioriate around me I feel concerned for my grandchild. I hope to be the kind of Grandma that can exemplify and teach the values I was raised with and those I found later in life to my grandchild, which remains nameless at this point...only known as Baby Porter.
So back to the question, "What Kind of Grandma Will I be?" I hope to start by being a loving Grandma...one who exemplifies goodness and love. As I have reared my children I have always had a rule in the back of my head, one that was actually shared by one of my dearest friends, one she lived by, and that was to never do anything to embarass your children. Of course, I have tried hard to live by that rule and hope to continue to do so for my grandchild. Example means everything!
I also want to be a Grandma that has a lot of fun involved in the visits with the grandchildren. That would involve hiking, baseball, perhaps hockey, museums, swimming, movies, sharing great books, plays...the list goes on. I am not one to sit idly by and let the world pass me by...and there are so many things I want to show and teach my grandchild....where we have moments of fun and memories together.
The list goes on and I could never put everything into this brief blog...but everyone should know the love I already feel for something so small...is incredible and undeniable.
The Lord has granted me a wonderful opportunity by allowing me to be called Grandma. How thankful I am for this opporunity...and the many moments of love to come! I look forward to developing my role as a Grandmother and for the joy and pleasure this new human being will bring to my life. I hope to be a Grandmother who returns the favor!
Tuesday, February 5, 2008
Just Call Me Grandma!!!!
Yesterday appeared to be a normal day...but by no stretch of the imagination did it end up that way. Looking back I don't think I can ever remember feeling so much joy. Everyone should have that experience!
What made me so happy? Well, my son, who will be 27 years old next week and his beautiful wife, sent me a very special gift in the mail to be delivered by a dear friend. I entered the YMCA for my normal Monday night workout when I was approached by my friend who delivered this special gift. I thought surely it was a belated birthday card, but I was ever so wrong. My gift was a book prepared by my daughter-in-law on behalf of her and my son, to give me some very good news. The book read as follows:
Grandma,
I can't wait to meet you!!
I thought I'd make a book to
tell you a little about me.
I will be your grandkid, the first in the family.
The Doctor says I'm growing big,
I'm over an inch long.
My Mom and Dad listened to my heart.
It's beating very strong.
Soon you'll get to hold
and cuddle me.
It will be in September
probably on day three.
You can read me stories
and spoil me to all ends
I can't wait to meet you!
We'll be the best of riends.
Love,
Baby Porter
In tears I ran out of the YMCA, forget the workout! It was time to enjoy my awesome news! I was going to be a Grandma! I could not stop crying tears of joy. I think I cried all evening and into the night. Today I am walking on cloud nine, sharing my beautiful brag book with all who will read it.
I'm so proud that I am going to be a Grandmother! I can't wait to look into the little eyes, tickle the little nose, hold the small hands and kiss the cute feet of my grandchild. Pure pleasure is the best way to describe how I feel!
Now, I will be anxiously await the arrival......
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Another Good Day
Life is good these days. I am less than 24 hours away from the premiere of LOST. I am so excited I can hardly stand it! I have waited months for this day to come.
However, the premiere of LOST is not the only thing I am excited about...you see today is Wednesday and the day I weigh in at Weight Watchers....and I lost another pound! YAHOO!!! I am now only 13.2 pounds away from my personal goal! I continue to feel better about myself and my workouts at the gym are getting easier. Life is definitely good! Onward and upward!
However, the premiere of LOST is not the only thing I am excited about...you see today is Wednesday and the day I weigh in at Weight Watchers....and I lost another pound! YAHOO!!! I am now only 13.2 pounds away from my personal goal! I continue to feel better about myself and my workouts at the gym are getting easier. Life is definitely good! Onward and upward!
Monday, January 28, 2008
President Gordon B. Hinckley
Last evening the beloved Prophet and President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints passed away at his home with his family present. He was 97 years old. He will be greatly missed by his family, friends and fellow church members.
What an incredible man he was! His example of leadership, righteousness, courage, faith and strong work ethic was second to none. I am grateful to have known him through our shared church membership.
Saturday, January 26, 2008
GRANDMOTHERS
As I reflect back on my life and think about individuals who have been a strong influence in my life the first name that stands out is that of my Grandmother. She became a widow at the very young age of 54. She never dated nor married after his death but turned her focus in life to that of her family and from that point forward she spent her life taking care of others.
I grew up next door to my Grandmother and can honestly say that most of my days and nights were spent at her home. I loved spending time at her home! Her home was so clean, she always cooked for you, let you watch anything you wanted to on tv, talk on the phone as long as you wanted to and she always made you feel important and special. I will never forget those feelings as long as I live. She truly made you feel like she had an unconditional love for you.
My Grandmother is still alive and one of my favorite things to do is to call and talk with her about the past or to visit her home...SHE IS 94 YEARS OLD!!! Her memories of the past are so interesting to me. I hang onto every word and hope to learn more about some of the events that have made her the person she is.
You never leave her house hungry! As soon as you walk in the door she wants to cook for you...and she always remembers the foods you enjoy most and is quite prepared to make those foods. If grandmothers were ranked on a scale of 1 to 10 she is definitely a 10 plus!
While I know that I could never be as great as she is I do hope that when my grandchildren arrive to this earth...and that better be soon if my son and daughter-in-law are reading this, that I can be the type of grandmother that mine is. I have very strong shoes to fill but every child deserves that!
I grew up next door to my Grandmother and can honestly say that most of my days and nights were spent at her home. I loved spending time at her home! Her home was so clean, she always cooked for you, let you watch anything you wanted to on tv, talk on the phone as long as you wanted to and she always made you feel important and special. I will never forget those feelings as long as I live. She truly made you feel like she had an unconditional love for you.
My Grandmother is still alive and one of my favorite things to do is to call and talk with her about the past or to visit her home...SHE IS 94 YEARS OLD!!! Her memories of the past are so interesting to me. I hang onto every word and hope to learn more about some of the events that have made her the person she is.
You never leave her house hungry! As soon as you walk in the door she wants to cook for you...and she always remembers the foods you enjoy most and is quite prepared to make those foods. If grandmothers were ranked on a scale of 1 to 10 she is definitely a 10 plus!
While I know that I could never be as great as she is I do hope that when my grandchildren arrive to this earth...and that better be soon if my son and daughter-in-law are reading this, that I can be the type of grandmother that mine is. I have very strong shoes to fill but every child deserves that!
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