Making memories

It was a mission. Four of us in a traveling jewelry case...otherwise known as a Honda Civic. Three of the most valuable things in my life - two daughters and a son-in-law off to see five more gems of Reruchaness. Sadly, leaving behind the wealth of love in Lincoln and the richness of my newset loved one. But, our trip to the memories yet to come was of great importance.

I always think to myself, and now my daughters know why they wonder if they are nuts - I am always having mental conversations with myself and they have modeled that well!!! I think to myself, what will they dredge up from the bottom of their hearts at some random moment? Which piece of this week will carry them through a rough time when they can barely believe that they are loveable? What wandering thought will comfort a broken-hearted day? And that is why we spend time together...building memories that will beat the wolves of insignificance away from the doors of our souls. We built for six and a half days and will reap the dividends for a lifetime. Now that, my friends, is a wealth beyond measure!!

My four daughters are the jewels in my crown, my son-in-laws the settings for my four precious stones that send the daughters' glowing sparkle into the world. And as for my grandkids...Oh, the liquid wonder of their constantly moving and growing joy!!

I read once that the heart is pointed because there is pain in love, but the safety of the small, close confines of the bottom of the heart provide safety for all memories to be preserved and saved until they can become cherished. And yes, there are always going to be disagreements, discontent, spots on the jewels but lordy, all God's children have problems. Just knowing we are not problem children, knowing that everyone has issues, and knowing how very lucky we are to be in the building stages of our lives....well...it is a happy new year!!!