Christmas in Albuquerque

The kitties in Albuquerque thought Papa was a wonderful visitor. Our Grand-daughter Turtle was pretty under the weather but luckily was better so she could share opening her presents on Christmas Day. And GranBeck insisted on a picture of C-Mommy and Papa together. T-Ma helped Turtle with some of her package opening and figuring out how things worked. Papa captured GranBeck's Christmas Fleece and GranBeck returned the favor by capturing of Papa's Christmas socks! C-Mommy missed most of this round of opening presents (Yes, there were several shifts!), because she was cooking an amazing Fretada (egg casserole in an iron skillet that had amazing veges in it! That with turkey sausage links and homemade lemon bread & bagels---mmmmm...) As usual the gifts & toys took

second place to some of the boxes! We loved spending time with family this Christmas. As our little Turtle told C-Mommy, "My favorite present was having Papa and GranBecks visiting for Christmas!"

And Papa & GranBecks totally agree, Turlte!

Do You Know the Way to...

Oh MY! We are stuck in ABQ! We got to the airport on time this evening only to find out that Las Vegas, which was our connecting city, was basically shut down due to strong winds. They had delayed our flight and therefore, we would not make it to our connection for Burbank even if we could make it to Las Vegas later! So, we are in the Sleep Inn near the airport and watching bad TV shows and sleeping on so-so beds. (We have been staying in the Hyatt Place Suites which was amazing--42" flat screen with high definition, wireless Internet in the room, living room with L-shaped couch and ottoman, king size orthopedic super duper mattress, beautiful comp breakfast with Starbucks coffee for free every morning---and I got a terrific deal on Orbitz for an unbelievably low price!) We are paying $8 less for this room tonight and there is a huge difference. OKAY, We are SPOILED! But we do feel blessed that SWA helped us find this room and changed our flight to 8:45 AM and also changed the connecting city to Phoenix, AZ which is much better because Vegas has been getting crazzzzzy weather this year, including snow on the strip! Hopefully, we will be arriving in Burbank tomorrow morning and heading home to our babies, Pete & Shadow. I called Judi the Pet Lady and asked her to walk Pete tomorrow morning. I have never heard her voice so harried. She explained that several of her clients have called and are delayed because of weather! Also, her good friend had asked her to be on call in a couple of weeks for a grandbaby that was to arrive, and, you guessed it, the baby decided to come early. So, she has more jobs than she can handle right now. She is taking care of Pete though & we REALLY appreciate her! My husband & I hope you all had a blessed Christmas. We truly enjoyed being here in ABQ with loved ones. There are only a few more days left in 2008, so make the most of them.

Christmas- Today's the Day! Begin in ABQ with Santa...

...then home to CA and Pete the dog & Shadow the cat.
We have had a nice visit with Grand-daughter Turtle, but Christmas has really taken a tole on our little tike! She is exhausted from all the visiting and activities going on. It is heart breaking to know that even our little children get caught up in the business and are not able to just enjoy this season. So, a special prayer for all the children. Lord, help them see all that You want them to see & help them to seek and find the truth. Bless us, O Lord, with peace in our world, but also peace in our hearts.
Luke 15:7(Click to read)

Christmas Day Prayer:

Happy Birthday, Jesus

Christmas Eve?-Let's pray!

These 2 young people were Mary & Joseph in Bethlehem. (See previous blog about Belen.) The baby is 3 months old and spent 4 hours at the church to portray the Baby Jesus! I never heard her crying, although we did leave and take a break for awhile.

Acts 10:35(Click to read)

Wednesday's Prayer:

Jesus, above all else, I want You to know...

2 Days Left! Pray with me...in ABQ still!

I am posting this blog tonight because it is 7:14 PM Albuquerque time so for many of you, it is after 10 PM. I wonder if it is snowing in IL & IN where my M & M kids are tonight? Or even in Stillwater, OK where Frank's son Frank lives with his wife & Grandson Will? It is currently snowing in Santa Fe just north of here and they are expecting it here anytime now! I am pretty excited about it actually. It has been pretty cold here getting down to around 30 degrees F each night. We will have our hotel comp breakfast in the morning and then head to see 3 year old Alex! Fun times coloring and maybe a Despereaux movie even--perhaps a walk through some special Christmas lights...we adults could do our 1000 piece puzzle too--or not! lol It is getting so close--may all of you feel the excitement of this wonderful holiday time!
Hebrew 2:14-15(Click verse to read)

Tuesday's Prayer:

Lord, my heart yearns for...

3 Days to Christmas! Say a Prayer...In Albuquerque

Cousins Susan & Don drove Frank & I to Albuquerque this morning. We spent the day with some of our kids, Cynthia, Tracey & Grand-daughter Alex who just turned 3 years old! We had a wonderful New Mexican Green Chile Lunch and a little restaurant near their home. It was fun because we picked Alex up at her preschool classroom. She was very happily surprised to see GranBecks and Papa. We just left them for the evening and are now relaxing in our Hotel.
John 8:36(click on verse to read)

Monday's Prayer:

Jesus, I am asking you to help my friend...

4 Days Until Christmas Prayer! - In Belen, NM

Hi Folks, We just arrived in Albuquerque. We have been in Belen, NM visiting my cousin Susan and her husband Don for the last 2 nights. Sunday is when this should have been posted but I could not get connected to their wireless network for some reason, so it is late! We went to Susan & Don's church at 1 PM Sunday to do a "Bethlehem Walk". They were portraying Pricilla and Arthos who were "tent makers" in Bethlehem. We had to sign into Caesar's census and then we entered their Bethlehem.

We had a wonderful time during the walk and visiting with cousins! So, here is yesterday's Prayer:
Romans 8:33(click verse to read)

Sunday's Prayer:

Lord, Help me to remember that...

5 Days to Christmas Prayer!-We're leavin' on a jet plane...

goin' to Albuquerque...

Ephesians 1:4(Click on verse to read)

Saturday's Prayer:

God, I thank you today for...

Christmas Prayer 19-Free at Last...

Free at Last! Thank, Lord, we are Free at Last!!
I John 4:18(click on verse to read)

Friday's Prayer:

Please, Lord, help me reconcile with...

Christmas Prayer 18--Happy Birthday, VP!

In honor of my son's birthday, I want to pass along this Birthday Cake idea to you. It was given to us at our Sunday School class. In his book, The Purpose of Christmas, Rick Warren suggests holding a birthday party for Jesus. Someone in the class then gave all of a copy of this Happy Birthday, Jesus, Cake
Chocolate cake: represents our sin (Romans 3:23)
White Frosting: represents Christ's purity; Christ cleansing us from our sins(Romans 5:8-9)
12 Red Candles: Jesus is our Savior all 12 months of the year (John 10:10)
Red is for His Blood shed for us.
Star: Wise men followed the star & came to worship (Proverbs 3:5-6)
Angel: represents the bearer of glad tidings (Luke 2:9-14)
Evergreens: Christ is our Savior forever (John 14:1-3)


2 Corinthians 5:20(click to read verse) Thursday's Prayer:
Lord, I will never forget...

Christmas Prayers

Romans 6:23(click to read verse)

Wednesday's Prayer:

Lord, where I really need your touch is...

PRAYER JOURNAL 16 for CHRISTMAS

Romans 7: 17-25 (click verse to read)
Tuesday's Prayer:
Father, I choose to give you...

PRAYER JOURNAL15 for CHRISTMAS

I John 1: 8-10 (Click on verse to read)
Monday's prayer:
Jesus, Thank you for saving me from...

PRAYER JOURNAL 14 for CHRISTMAS

Romans 3:23 (click to read verse)
Sunday's Prayer:
Today, Lord, I just want to tell you...

PRAYER JOURNAL 13 for CHRISTMAS

Ephesians 2:10 (click on verse to read)
Saturday's Prayer:
Lord, help me overcome...

PRAYER JOURNAL 12 for CHRISTMAS

John 3:17 (click on verse to read)
Today's Prayer:
Father, the purpose of my life is to...

PRAYER JOURNAL 11 for CHRISTMAS

I John 4:18 (click on the verse to read)
Prayer Today:
Jesus, I will always remember...

PRAYER JOURNAL 10 for CHRISTMAS

I Corinthians 11:24 (click on verse to read)
Today's Prayer:
God, Please give me the heart to...

We Interrupt these Prayers with a New Blogspot!

Hi Folks! My kids have decided to change the name of their blogspot to Rhyme & Reason . I just wanted to let everyone know. They are not gone, they are just incognito! (which is a good thing on today's worldwideweb)

Daily Prayer Journal 9

Sorry this is late but GranBecks had a mammogram today and did some shopping!
Mark 10:51 (click on verse to read)
Prayer Journal 9:
Lord, My life has meaning because...

Days 7 & 8 Prayer Journal

This seems backwards, but I missed Sunday, so to make this consistent, I am doing Monday and then Sunday!
Matthew 1:23 (click on the verse to read it)
Journal Day 8:
Teach me, Lord...

Hebrews 13:5 (click here to read)
Journal Day 7:
Forgive me, Lord, for...

Day 6 Prayer Journal

Ephesians 3:19 (Click to read verse)
Father, I pray for...

DAY 5 PRAYER - FRIDAY-TO-FIRE-YOU-UP

James 1:18 (click on verse to read it)
May I suggest that under "Comments" you would complete the prayer sentence? I gave an example on Day 2. I think it would be fun and inspiring to all of us to share our thoughts during this season. I know you are all busy so if you do not have time, I still want you to read my posts! But if you have time...post a sentence! It may be the encouragement someone else needs at that very moment!
Prayer 5:
Lord, help my family to see...

PRAYER JOURNAL 4 for CHRISTMAS

Oops...I almost missed today! Sorry about that!
I Timothy 6:17(click on the verse to read)
Day 4 Prayer:
Lord, help me celebrate...

December 3, 2008 Prayer Journal

John 3:16 (if you want to read this verse, click the link!)
Day 3 Prayer:
Father, Help me see...

December 2, 2008 Prayer Journal Day 2

Romans 8:35-39 (if you would like to read this verse about how God's love is always there for you, click the link!) http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Romans%208:35-39&version=31
Today's prayer starts:
Lord, I am so grateful...

Monday, December 1, 2008

December 1
Luke 2:8-14 (New International Version)
The Shepherds and the Angels
8And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. 11Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ[a] the Lord. 12This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger."
13Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, 14"Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom his favor rests."
Day 1 Prayer:
Dear God, this Christmas I hope...

The Purpose of Christmas

Merry Advent, Everyone! What is ADVENT? It is the time of year Christians wait and prepare for Jesus' coming. We wait for Christmas. We prepare. Frank and I did Rick Warren's new book The Purpose of Christmas as a part of our preparation this year. For the last 3 Sunday mornings during the Sunday School hourwe read Warren's suggestion that we fill this waiting season with "buying gifts, sending greeting cards, decorating our homes, putting up lights, cooking, attending parties, and cleaning up afterward, leaving little time to enjoy the meaning of Christmas." With all the "Hurry, Worry, & Scurry!" we sometimes forget the angel's opening statement to the shepherds of Bethlehem. God had wonderful news for us that would cause us all to rejoice, celebrate, and throw a party: "I bring you good news of great joy that will for all the people Luke 2:10
I enjoyed this book so much that I thought it might be fun to do an "ADVENT BLOG" with all of you. So, everyday I am going to type a verse and the beginning of each day's Prayer Journal from The Purpose of Christmas Study Guide. It is a busy season so I thought it was neat that he broke it down so simply. The daily Bible verse was my idea, but I am using verses Warren refers to or quotes in the book. Merry Christmas, Everyone! And God Bless us, everyone!

Not Drill, Baby, but Scoop, Baby, Scoop!

This video is an interview with T. Boone Pickens. He is talking about our Energy Crisis! When I listen to him I am so encouraged. The most encouraging part of this conversation, in my opinion, is that Obama's administration has been talking to him about his ideas! America is looking for leadership. What a concept to believe we will reduce our dependence on oil from the Mideast. But Obama and T. Boone are saying that in 10 years we will eliminate that dependence! That is exciting!!

Grandparents of America, unite! We are the leadership. Let us use all of our resources and ingenuity to insure this happens.

Papa Frank with Alex & Granbecks and below with Frank, Jr. & William










Okay, how can we do this? Papa Frank (my husband) was once called "the Gas Man"! (And, no Paul, not because he had gas! lol) He worked back in the '80's on finding more energy efficient ways to utilize our natural gas. Since that time, he has worked for several different companies as a Design Engineer for combustion gas: Coleman gas lamps and cooktops, Frigidaire for gas stoves, State Industries for hot water heaters, and currently Pentair Pools & Spas designing gas pool heaters. He has some pretty great ideas about utilizing energy saving designs for every product he designs. We have some fun discussions about how we could improve the use of natural resources. (I know, pretty geeky!) For example he has a design for using animal waste (possibly along with other garbage and organic waste) and converting it into gas (well, maybe enough for a grill or patio light). Papa Frank calls this an anaerobic digester http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anaerobic_digestion So, I have been bugging him to design a system to use the dog poop everyone picks up this day and age! When we lived in an apartment they provided us with little plastic "poop" bags for our dog Pete's poop (pretty much assuring that it will be preserved for centuries!) and special recepticals to place the bags into.

Besides picking up dog poop, we also clean out our cat Shadow's litter box--just another energy source! Currently all this pooper-scoopered power pebbles are being placed mostly in hard to recycle plastic bags and sent off to landfills with all the other trash. Papa Frank tells me that it takes alot of money to create a prototype. So... if any of you are interested in helping develop the Pooper-Scooper Waste Converter, send money, not poop!

Happy Birthday, Michelle!

Happy Birthday, Michelle. Twenty-eight years ago, November 11, 1980, I got awakened at 5 A.M. I was not really having strong contractions, but I somehow knew you were coming very soon! I had taught school that fall and Dr. Warren told me to arrange for a sub in my 6th grade classroom at North Ridge Middle School about 3 weeks before that day. So, I had been ready for awhile! I kept telling you in my belly, that we could be taking great fall walks and enjoying each other's company...but you were not ready, until YOU were ready! Anyway, on that day I got up and went potty, called Grandma, of course, and she came over to the house. She said maybe we should go to the hospital, but I told her I wanted to shower first. So, I did my full routine in those days: showered, shaved my legs after all the Dr. & nurses were going to see my legs!), blow dried my hair, used my hot rollers to get that Farah Fawcett hairdo, and then woke up your dad! He grumbled sleepily and said, "You can't have the baby today! It is my day off!" It was Veteran's Day. I explained to him that I was having contractions, that mom was there, and I had talked to the Dr. and to Aunt Christi who was my Lamaze coach and that everyone thouhgt I should head to the hospital. It was about 9 A.M. by the time he rolled out of bed and threw on his jeans. I told him to shower but he said that we would not be staying at the hospital so he could shower when WE got back home. He drove me to Lake View Memorial Hospital, now USMC, Logan St. and my mom followed us. They admitted me and took me to a "birthing room" upstairs. I was planning to have you in the birthing room instead of the delivery room. It was the "cool, calm, & relaxing" way to have a baby according to the Lamaze teachers. Mom stayed with me and your dad said he needed a shower so he was going home but would be back. Uncle John brought Aunt Christi to the hospital so she could coach me with my breathing. I was just walking around the room and talking to everyone. The nurse came in and checked me from time to time. Then about 11 A.M. she "prepped me" to have a baby! My water had not broken, but I was dialating and she assured me that a baby was on its way. Dr. Warren showed up about 12:15 P.M. and checked me. She said, "Why don't we go into the delivery room instead of in here?" She explained that all the equipment was already there and it would be easier. By this time, I had started having pretty hard labor pains and there was an overflow of births that day! I kept hearing newborn babies crying. I kept telling people it was my turn to have my baby, so let's get on with it! We went to the delivery room and still no daddy! We had called home but there was no answer. Of course, by that time, I was not planning on waiting for anyone! And it was not your dad's plan ever to join us in the delivery room, so it was okay. Once in the room, Dr. Warren broke my water and was ready for me to push with my next contraction. Within a few minutes, there you were! They laid you on my stomach while they finished up. And you looked at me with those beautiful blue eyes. It was love at first site. You were gorgeous! You weighed 8 lbs. 1 oz. and were 21 inches long. They took you away from me, much to my dismay and gave you a bath. They used were using what looked like a scrub brush to me! And you were screaming! I said, "Are you hurting her?" And they said they need to get you all cleaned up. They swaddled you and handed you back to me. Aunt Christi had been wonderful in helping me and she and I were teary eyed by this point. As they wheeled us out there was your Grandma! She thought you were beautiful. Then they informed me that they were so crowded, they did not have a bed for me right then! Good ole Danville Hospitals! They took you to the nursery so Dr. Warren could check you over good and they could draw blood, etc. But before I let them take you, I said, "How will you know she is mine? There are too many babies in there!" They showed me how your baby bracelet number matched mine on my wrist, so I was convinced. Pretty shortly they found a room for me and your dad showed up. He said he had stopped at the nursery and they had shown you the baby, "You done good!" (That was actually a cute thing to say, because it was a little saying from a popular TV show at the time.) Then he immediately wanted to know your name. I asked him where he had been and he said, "Well, I had to shower and then I called Andy and Mary and they took me to lunch. Andy is wanting the name right now for the insurance!" I handed him a list with names like Natasha, Paige, Lauren, Haley...and one other that I honestly cannot remember. He looked at the list and said, "You realize this child has to live with this name for the rest of her life? These names are horrible! I told him that I liked them and that he should choose one, but he was not happy with any of them. Grandma called about then because she had gone home by then and suggested, "Why not, Michelle? You have always liked the name Michelle." So, I said that to your dad and he said, "Okay, Michelle Louise." When I asked where he got Louise, he said. "Louise goes with Michelle." I was pretty weak, tired, hungry and totally in love by that point and so there it was, Michelle Louise. You were so precious. Perfect in everyway! I loved everything about you. And I still do!

BOO!

HAPPY HALLOWEEN, EVERYBODY! Here is a little video I put together to wish you all a fun-filled Halloween. Michelle is having all Jacob's friends over on Thursday for a Costume Party, so I cannot wait to see all of the little trick or treaters!

There's Hope

I was watching this video of Colin Powell today(see below) and found it pretty moving. When I was young, we used to say that America is a "melting pot". We meant that people come to this country and immediately tried to assimilate into the culture. I think if we study each of the groups of people who have come into America, the Germans, the Irish, any of the Europeans...that they tried to hold onto their culture as long as they could. They did not melt into the pot! Now the expression that is used in textbooks and classrooms in describing the United States is usually something like a "Tossed Salad". Immigrants, by choice and by coersion moved into the same neighborhoods, worshipped at the same churches and spoke the same language. They sought the comfort of the familiar! When I have been outside this country, I am comforted by hearing another American voice in the crowd. It is human nature. But, the immigrants who build lives for themselves here all think of themselves as Americans! Grandparents try to hold onto the traditions and cultural norms of their past. That too is normal and human nature. The children are excited to learn and experience their world. They look forward to making a difference in their lives and the lives of the future generations. They came and still come to America to make better lives for themselves. They are different ingredients mixed in our "Tossed Salad" of humanity. I guess it is also our human nature that does not accept or understand "new people". Why do they come here? They are taking American jobs away from us! We don't need anymore people in this country! Why don't they at least try to fit in? With the economy so poor, how can our government still allow immigrants to come in and give them citizenship? It is complex, but as Christians I think our attitude should be to recognize them all as children of God. God loves them. He has told us that the greatest commandment is to "Love our neighbor as we love ourselves." That is the hard part. Sometimes it is hard enough just to love ourselves, let alone someone who is seems so different from us. Multiculturalism has been criticized for undermining the current culture and in some ways it may do that. Then you see hear about this young man and so many throughout our history who are very proud of their family's heritage, but love America to the death. So, again it is a complex issue that does need to be examined and checked constantly. But I do think in all ways we must seek the truth and conduct our own lives in ways that show love and compassion toward one another. I have seen that this current political race can show the true colors of hate and prejudice even within families. Let's step up and be bigger than the issues. Let's work together and solve the problems at hand. I am intelligent enough to know that we are not all going to agree on all issues, but let us never shut down the conversation or the debate. Instead let us envelope ourselves in it and cherish the rights we have to agree to disagree. Last Sunday our Pastor spoke about Matthew 22:15-22. The Pharisees were trying to trick Jesus asking Him if it were wrong to pay taxes to Caesar, but He had them bring a coin and asked them, "Whose portrait is this? And whose inscription? Give to Caesar what is Caesar's, and to God what is God's." It made me think, we should be able to share and discuss politics(Caesar's), but let us always remember that when we address each other personally to do it in love(God). Because when this race is over, our hope will be in how we can all work together. Candidates will come and go, but family is forever (even though we don't get to choose them!) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z3QWB1iAYcs

Happy Anniversary

Olympics 2012, 2016, or 2020

"What If It All Goes Right?" Hopefully one of the videos you see to your right is Melissa Lawson, winner of Nashville Star 2008 singing this song! She is a mother of 5 little boys all under the age of 10 and she won Nasville Star allowing her the honor of singing at Bejing 2008. What a miracle. My eyes were definitely tear-filled as I watched her win and saw her husband and little boys run on stage to hug & congratulate her.

This song made me start thinking, what are our dreams for our children? for ourselves? The play on words is thought provoking: "What if it all goes wrong..." That is a familiar cliche that reminds us all of cartoon characters with a cloud hanging over their heads. And from an early age we learn that if we are negative about something, if it does happen we get an "atta boy" and if does not happen, we get, "well, you predicted that". And if we allow that kind of thinking to permeate our world, we allow failure to be the norm. It allows our relationships to depend upon our failures.

BUT, the song turns it around and asks, "What if it all works out, what if it all goes right..." What if? The possibilities are endless, aren't they? What are those dreams I mentioned earlier? Did the parents of the Olympic athletes push their children or did something inside the children push their parents? What made them realize that quality was worth their strivings? In the end, I believe that most us want our children to "love what they do and do what they love". In a recent movie I watched, "The Great Debaters", the Pastor kept telling his son, "Do what you need to do, so you can do what you want to do." Little eyes are watching, little ears are listening, little feet are following us. It is an overwhelming task we have given ourselves, but if we embrace each day and enjoy every minute of it, most of the lessons just happen naturally.

"What if you chase your dreams and it changes your whole life?" For each of the Olympic athletes and for people like Melissa, it does not "just happen". It took lots of commitment and lots of sweat and tears.

I am not suggesting that all of our babies become super athletes or superstars but I am suggesting that we never limit them or tell them not to dream big. Never stop dreaming or believing. Everyday is a day to celebrate life.

Hi Folks,
If you click on the "GrandBecks" collage below, it should enlarge the picture!
I will attempt to put names to the pictures in my collage:
Top Left to Right-Jacob looks at bubbles; tiny Jacob with Michelle & Paul; GrandBecks sliding Jacob; Jack Watco & Jacob in shades; Jacob's first bath in sink by GrandBecks; 1st Halloween as a Jacob-Peapod;
2nd Row L to R- Jacob crawling; Jacob crying while 4 girls sleeping; Papa Frank with Alex in Santa Fe;
3rd Row L to R- William tucking his shirt at Dad's wedding; GrandBecks holding Alex with Papa looking on in front of Kodak Theatre in Hollywood; Amy W. holding Jacob; Papa Frank & GrandBecks at Channel Island's Harbor(Michael took pic); Friends Addy, Jacob, & Lily at Butler University; Friend Bridget & Alex at Balloon Festival in Albuquerque; Alex with her winter hat on; Uncle Michael & Jacob swimming; GrandBecks & Jacob, "Whoa, Grandma, now I know where I got my hair!"; GrandBecks & Jacob share a laugh;
4th Row L to R- Peek- a- Boo Alex; Alex eating chocolate...mmmm; Uncle Michael holding Jacob; Becky holding Lily, Jacob & Addy; Alex holding her Obama sign; Papa Frank, Frank, Jr. & William;
Bottom L to R- Alex at Pinks having a turkey dog--Papa Frank in background (we had footlong chili dogs...mmmm good--we had to wait about 30 minutes in line outside!; Grandma Wooz holding superstar Alex; Alex on Halloween with Ma and Mommy; Mommy Cynthia holds Alex at Santa Monica beach

Grandkids William, Alex & Jacob with some friends & family.

Here we are! Just some pictures & memories of Grandkids I put together.

High Tech Grandmas!

I wanted to start a blog after I saw my daughter Michelle's. It occurred to me late one night when I could not sleep that Grandmas needed to unite in a blog area! I mean I have lots of friends who are now becoming Grandmas, like me, but in this new high tech world, the only way we share about our grandkids and families is via email or Myspace, but no one carries brag books anymore! So it is difficult to "share"....okay, BRAG!

So, this is my beginning, my goals are:

• Share with my friends and family
• Encourage other Grandmas to share too
• Form a Grandma Network
• Be open to all kinds of potentials for sharing and helping Grandmas everywhere!

My motto: Grandma's hearts beat with hope for all their friends and families.

So, remember, Grandma's Gotta Blog!