I am a sentimental fool, totally in love with a granddaughter I haven’t even met in person. She is so beautiful, and in her I feel such hope for the future. We all sense the potential that she is about to explore, and I feel the optimism of her entire family for a world that she is a part of.
That she will be loved – is loved – is without question. She will be encouraged but not coddled. She’ll be protected but not cocooned. She’ll be her own person, and if I know her parents she’ll be assertive and will know her own mind.
She’ll be smart, I’m sure of that. She’ll be funny – I mean how could she not have a sense of humor? She’ll be empathetic and social, and will be one of the lucky kids in this world who knows she is loved and can develop herself without bracing for disappointment.
I am shocked at how raw my emotions are when I think about how much I love little Consuelo already, on this special day, the day of her birth.
Congratulations, Adam and Martha. Your new adventure starts now.
Jonna
December 29, 2008What a wonderful beginning to the new year. Congratulations to all of you, parents and grandparents. She’s a beauty and that was a beautiful announcement, make sure it is saved for her she will love having it as an adult.
Brenda
December 29, 2008Congratulations!! What an exciting and emotional time for you and them.
John Calypso
December 29, 2008Well stated Grandma – congratulations to you and Paul – be on the sidelines but BE on the sidelines 😉
Theresa in Mérida
December 29, 2008That was so beautiful, she is so beautiful. I made me tear up (in a good way). Congratulations!
regards,
Theresa
CancunCanuck
December 29, 2008Congratulations, she’s is lovely! It really is a grand way to bring in the new year, can’t wait to read about her adventures in growing up. 🙂
Cynthia & Mike
December 29, 2008Consuelo is a beauty – congrats!!
Steve Cotton
December 29, 2008Congratulations, indeed.
Cynthia
December 29, 2008Congratulations!
Nancy
December 29, 2008Thank you all. We couldn’t be happier…well I guess until we head to Mexico City for bit of bonding time. Hopefully it will be in the next couple of weeks.
heatherinparadise
December 30, 2008Oh my goodness, I’ve never seen a more beautiful newborn. Congratulations, all.
John Calypso
December 30, 2008Nancy & Paul – With all that is going on in your lives – you took the time and spent the money to provide some VERY NICE things for Ursulo Galvan – It is obvious from what Nancy has written about her new grandchild that she has a heart of gold – then we received the package for people she doesn’t even know here in Xico – now I think maybe a heart of platinum.
Our sincere thanks and appreciation for people like you two.
Saludos,
John & Anita Calypso
Nancy
December 31, 2008Heather – thanks, we think she’s beautiful, too!
John & Anita – I’m so glad the box got there, I was late sending it. I hope that you were able to match the age level of the books to a needy child. Thank you back at you for all your efforts on behalf of the kids!
Happy new year, guys!
Babs
January 7, 2009Hi Nancy – Congrats on beautiful, precious Consuelo. I’ve been “under the weather” and not able to read blogs for over a week. What a delightful surprise to see this precious miracle. Being a Grammy is the BEST!
Babs