They Didn't Forget
I believe most everyone reading this blog knows of our circumstances of still being captive to Wisconsin, but if not, you will need to go back and get caught up with the history.
It had been a long time since I personally had seen the Seattle clan, and I was especially missing the "little people". From the first time we had met, Mason, Zak, Ellie, Maddie, and me there was that special bond. I could feel it, that love that little ones have for their Grandpa. Now, after not getting to see them for what seemed like an eternity I was a little apprehensive, thinking perhaps that I would have to start over, to establish that connection between us.
On May 17th we landed at the Seattle Airport and were met almost immediately by our pilot son Scott as he had just finished up his day but a few gates away from where we had landed. Angela (Scott's wife) would be at Bill and Heidie's house with Zak and Ellie. Our arrival to greet Zak and Ellie was next on the agenda. There was no need to have been apprehensive, as the hugs and kisses for Grandpa were huge. Next it was on to a little league baseball game that Mason was playing in.
Mason was playing short stop when we approached the sidelines, he had not seen us, the batter hit a slow rolling grounder in his direction, he positioned in front of the ball, made a great catch and threw the runner out at first. Wow, that can light up a grandpa! What, no clapping or cheering for such a fine play? I couldn't let that be, and shouted as loud as I could, "way to go Mason". He turned to see who was praising him and the smile had to suffice for the moment as the game needed to go on. With out number three, you would have expected Mason to head for the dugout with his team but instead it was a dead run for Grandpa. The leap into my arms and the hug was huge.
Heidi, the last to get off work, had picked up Maddie at day care and they too would join us. Maddie, the youngest of the four, would surely be the one who would take a little time to warm up to this big brute called Grandpa. Nope, not a chance, the hug was genuine and the questions were non stop! "Did we drive our house"? "Would we be staying a long time"? "Wanna come push me on the swing"?
Not to be diminished, were the warm greetings and hugs by the "big people", Scott, Bill, Heidi and Angela.
It is moments like this that causes one to reflect and to count the blessings! Two Son's, that made it in life, and are now contributing in a very positive way to society. Two beautiful, vibrant, young women who are now my daughters through marriage to my Son's, and four full of life "little people", who love their Grandpa, a Grandpa "They Didn't Forget". I am truly Blessed!
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