Visitors. We've had visitors. Two of our daughters came to see us, accompanied by portions of their own families.
Over the weekend, we spent time with our youngest grandson (7.5 months) and our oldest grandson (14.75 years). We're fortunate to have eleven grandchildren, six boys and five girls. With their families' busy lives, we don't see any of our grandchildren as much as we would like, so this visit was a special treat for us.
It fascinates me to see the youngest and the oldest grandsons together. Despite their age difference, they have physical and personality traits in common. They share blue eyes, fair hair and skin, large heads and strong hands, healthy appetites and tons of physical energy.
Already evident in the youngest is a propensity for studying the face of the person talking to him, an attentive sensitivity to the environment around him, an easy and frequent smile, and a gentle presence; all of these are characteristics shared with his older cousin.
It is easy to note their differences but it is more fascinating to see their similarities. They are kin; they are family. And it was such delight to see each grandson, to enjoy a visit with some of our family.
Thank you. It was thoughtful and generous of you to come.
And again, thank you.
2 comments:
What a beautiful photo, and what loving descriptions of the children. Now that I have almost no family left, reading about others' families is a double-edged sword. Sometimes it's extraordinarily painful. Sometimes, the tale is told so well I get caught up and enjoy it - as I did here!
Hello Shoreacres,
Thank you for your comment. I'm happy you enjoyed the blog entry.
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