Finding the Sunshine during the Storm

          Lately life has been like being in a long storm.  Some days a mild rain that is tolerable but somewhat unpleasant and other days windy gusts that knocks you off your feet.  My days with Jim are like trying to read the storm; never knowing if today will be the calm rain or if we will be facing the gusty winds.  Somedays like today, we laugh about nothing or something silly that Jim says or tries to remember.  Somedays he's difficult, restless and irritable. 
          What helps during those times is a little bit of sunshine that comes from the beautiful faces of my grandchildren.  Just 5 days ago we were blessed with our third grandchild - a beautiful grand-daughter.  I have yet to hold her in my arms, but the face I see in pictures brightens even my darkest day.  

          My grandchildren are all special to me.  They bring an overwhelming joy to my life, but there is something extra special about a newborn.  A life that has been created by two people in love and born to give joy to all who are near.   
          I'm unsure with the situation here, when I will get the chance to hold this little bundle of love.  I ask too frequently for pictures.  I know my son and daughter-in-law think I'm annoying but the pictures they send help me to feel connected so I can watch her grow and develop.   With my days being filled with work, caring for another, cooking, cleaning up, laundry, changing soiled beds, etc, a picture or two of my favorite little people make all the difference in the world to me.     
          Isn't Emma Mae just beautiful?

Chao