LaLa and Gus |
Pa and Gus |
That smile never left his face! |
Finally the day arrived that we were all waiting for - Pa meeting Gus for the first time. After many delays in the airports, Pa arrived 5 hours later than anticipated. Alex, Kelly, Gus and I parked and surprised him at the gate. He could not get Gus into arms soon enough. He was smiling from ear to ear. The pictures speak better than any words I could write. This was one of those life moments that you will never forget. The births of our children and grandchildren are what make our lives meaningful. The next 7 days were filled with early morning rituals of Pa singing, whistling and rocking Gus with "his famous" bounce. Kelly, Ken and I took Gus for walks in the park. We enjoyed the time together making plans for other visits to Greenville. The goodbye was hard but it was time for Kelly, Alex and Gus to have their family bonding time and it was time for Ken and me to get back to New Orleans.
I am reading Rediscover Catholicism by Matthew Kelly. He talks about living authentic lives - "those leading authentic lives are not looking over some hill or around the next corner to some elusive future happiness. They simply try to be all they can be, here and now, and that brings with it a happiness all its own." Ken and I wish for all of you the here and now moments. Enjoy those moments!
Until the next time may the Lord carry us on our journey,
Pat
Proud Parents |