Meeting Grandma with Gillman

Several weeks ago at the Gillman Family Dinner, Grandma Gillman (Jim's Mother, my soon to be Mother-in-law) mentioned that she had made Addelyn a baby quilt she intended on sending home with me.

I immediately knew that I wanted my new family to meet my other new family and in stealth I arranged to have a girls day road trip with Ashelyn and Baby A, so the two could meet the other two of them. Without the help of GPS (no small feat) I drove straight to the Gillman Manor and watched as the two new great grandparents gave hugs and love to their new great grand daughter.  I also got to see Ashelyn receive a beautiful handmade quilt from an extraordinary woman who's life, our lives have recently intersected.

I marvel at the quality of women in my life and treasure the opportunity I have to be in their company. Thank you Grandma Gillman for providing the catalyst that put us together this day.

A poem to start my day

I don't want to embarrass the new man in my life, and I hope this does not do so, but this morning Jim sent me a text that brought a smile to my face and I thought that documenting it here in my blog would give it the credence it deserves.

THE INVERSION IS BACK. THE DAY LOOKS A BIT MUSTY.

I'M DUSTING OFF MY POETRY...SO IT DOESN'T GET RUSTY.

I WOKE UP THIS MORNING WITHOUT YOU BY MY SIDE.

BUT ONE MORE DAY CLOSER TILL YOU'LL BE MY BRIDE.

SO HOLD ONTO THAT THOUGHT CAUSE IT MAKES ME FEEL HAPPY.

AND SILLY ENOUGH TO WRITE POEMS THAT ARE A BIT SAPPY.

SO I HOPE THAT THIS MORNING YOU'RE THINKING OF ME.

AND YOU LOOK FORWARD TO A DAY WHEN MY WIFE YOU'LL BE. 

I hope this poem also put a smile on your face.