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Mysteria

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since 2001-03-07

Posts 18328
British Columbia, Canada

0 posted 2002-02-05 05:39 PM

~* To Be Part Of The Family *~

I checked in on both my granddaughters,
sleeping so peacefully in their beds.
I saw them both surrounded by stuffed animals,
and a soft teddy snuggled by their heads.

The baby must have been dreaming,
as she had a sweet smile upon her face.
My heart melted as I looked down upon her,
and it stored another memory to never erase.

The older one looked so very peaceful,
content within her own little world.
I stroked her porcelain complexion,
gently moving away some auburn hair curled.

We spent a whole week together,
the entire family and me,
and each time I see them all,
there’s so many changes in the kids I see.

I never miss a chance to share this time,
And look forward to spending it with them all.
Time passes so quickly in this life,
I drop everything when the family does call.

To share these moments in time with them
being included in their life is a gift indeed.
To laugh, love, and experience joy,
Is truly something that I need.

Being included in their life says a lot to me,
if it’s spending a day, or staying overnight.
You see, their invitation always says to me,
“Hey, you must be doing something right!”

~*~

I took a chance to show off my kids, as there is nothing more important than family, nothing!And the best gift you can ever give them is your love, time, and yourself. Above is My son, daughter-in-law, two granddaughters, and Bandit the dog!

~* Carpe' Diem *~

[This message has been edited by Mysteria (02-07-2002 12:17 AM).]

Victoria

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since 2000-08-12

Posts 5869

1 posted 2002-02-05 05:44 PM

I envy you since mine is so far away..lovely pictures of you and your family
the children are adorable...hugss

~Victoria~

SEA

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since 2000-01-18

Posts 22676
with you

2 posted 2002-02-05 05:44 PM

Beautiful beautiful pictures!! Thank you for sharing them with us! That lil one is too sweet!

*hugs*

Startime
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since 2000-10-03

Posts 5918
Canada

3 posted 2002-02-05 05:45 PM

BRAVO!!!BRAVO!!!What a wonderful looking family you all are...this is so very beautiful that I cried as I read it...I love it!!!Oh my yes...I love it...I am so very glad you shared this with me...reminds me so much of how much I love being with my grandchildren. **big big hugs**

Love I leave with you whether it is in your life now or yet the essense of your dreams.

Mysteria

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since 2001-03-07

Posts 18328
British Columbia, Canada

4 posted 2002-02-05 05:48 PM

Thank you all, I love them to bits and felt like sharing the pictures of the wonderful week I had with them. Tori had her face painted and wasn't to keen on washing it off LOL.

Mistletoe Angel

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since 2000-12-17

Posts 32816
Portland, Oregon

5 posted 2002-02-05 06:32 PM

(tears fall down my cheeks) God Bless You, sweet friend, your loving heart reaches out to all your children and grandchildren sooooooo lovingly, this gorgeous poem is like a photo album of priceless love! (kiss on cheek) We all love you so much, sweet friend, I dream ever so much of having a family when I grow up, and I want to spend my life making my love and my children happy forever and ever and ever! This is sooooooooo beautiful! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Sharon, thank you for sharing!

May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

Midnitesun

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since 2001-05-18

Posts 28647
Gaia

6 posted 2002-02-05 06:39 PM

That is definitely a wonderful family photo collection. Thank you for sharing these with us, and the poem. But who wouldn't want such a proud happy poetic wonderful mom or grandmother like you? You can adopt us into your family any time....but you and I would have to be sisters.

Katherine Chandler
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since 2001-03-07

Posts 280
Florida, USA

7 posted 2002-02-05 06:45 PM

Precious little ones, and yes, they grow up way too fast. Treasure them all as I'm sure you will. It is a blessing to be close to your family and being included in their growth is pure joy. Much love, Kate

"At this point in my life I'd like
to live as if only love mattered.."
Tracy Chapman

Mysteria

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since 2001-03-07

Posts 18328
British Columbia, Canada

8 posted 2002-02-05 06:50 PM

Noah ~ You know what? There is no one in the world I would rather see have a wonderful family than you! Fact! You have enough love to have a huge one, and one day I want to read all about it

Hugs.

Kacy ~ We are sisters!

Kate ~ Oh so good to see you - so good! Huge big ole hugs from the Canadian Kook!

strbbux
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since 2001-12-19

Posts 3859

9 posted 2002-02-05 07:55 PM

Mysterias this is too precious and tho I love them one and all, that little one with the paintings on her face. Oh what a doll. great write. floria

Floria

"Alas for those that never sing,
But die with all their music in them"
(Oliver Wendell Holmes)

Martie

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since 1999-09-21

Posts 28049
California

10 posted 2002-02-05 08:40 PM

Sharon--I'm beginning to understand what you mean...from one heart to another...hugs! This was just so beautiful to see!

Sunshine

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since 1999-06-25

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Listening to every heart

11 posted 2002-02-05 08:43 PM

Take more chances, we can always do with more insight as to why you have a smile as big as the Universe! Big hugs to All of The Family....

Janet Marie
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since 2000-01-22

Posts 18554

12 posted 2002-02-05 08:47 PM

You get the make me smile tonite award...
this is more precious than words can say...
what a lovely family...
"pigtails" is so adorable ... love the face painting one

Beautiful poem for a beautiful family.

You speak to me in riddles and you speak to me in rhymes.
My body aches to breathe your breath ... your words keep me alive.

~Sarah McLachlan~

Titia Geertman
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since 2001-05-07

Posts 5182
Netherlands

13 posted 2002-02-05 08:49 PM

WOW Sharon, such a lovely family. I can imagine you love to be with them. They're lucky to have a (grand)mother who write such beautiful poetry.

Titia

A rose is a rose is a rose...I guess...
Want to use the pics on my website? Just send me a mail and I'll give you the link.

Enchantress
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since 2001-08-14

Posts 35113
Canada eh.

14 posted 2002-02-05 08:54 PM

Sharon, this is wonderful and so nice of you to share your pictures of the family with us. Three generations of beautiful women! You are quite right, family is the most important thing in the world...for me as well. Thank you for this one!
~Hugs, Nancy~

~Time has cast a spell on you,
So you won't ever forget me~

Suetang
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since 2001-03-07

Posts 5187
Melbourne, Australia

15 posted 2002-02-05 09:14 PM

Hello Sharon

Such wonderful words of devotion you have penned here and your granddaughters are adorable. I'm sure your family adore you too and feel privileged to have such a loving mother and grandmother. Love is surely the ultimate gift.

Take care.....Sue

Suetang

Mysteria

Member Laureate

since 2001-03-07

Posts 18328
British Columbia, Canada

16 posted 2002-02-05 10:44 PM

Thanks for sharing my pictures, and the ultimate gift God gave me. I am so glad you enjoyed them, now how about everyone doing a family poem? I think I will make that a challenge actually, and going there right now! Thank you all again, you are also part of my wonderful family too.

~* Carpe' Diem *~

Balladeer

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since 1999-06-05

Posts 25505
Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA

17 posted 2002-02-06 01:29 AM

Such a wonderful family, Sharon! You are lucky to have them and I'm sure the opposite is also true

Thank you for sharing this!

Irish Rose
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since 2000-04-06

Posts 10263

18 posted 2002-02-06 09:07 AM

I can't tell you how moved this thread is for me. Yes, there is nothing more important and there is NOTHING more sacred than spending time with them. Sharon, this is absolutely beautiful and you have a lovely family. These pictures and the words, all of it make me, well, just make me so happy for you!

Kathleen--(Kay)
"When red-haired girls scamper like roses over the rain-green grass, and the sun drips honey."
Laurie Lee

amigo
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since 2001-10-12

Posts 520
the earth school

19 posted 2002-02-06 09:34 AM

WOW, Sharon...this is simply gorgeous, thank you for sharing the special moments you all had...now i see the source of glowing love that i always find in your words....

RSWells
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since 2001-06-17

Posts 2533

20 posted 2002-02-06 09:49 AM

No, nothing more important than family. God bless you and yours.

"Happy people have no history" - French Proverb

Nan

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since 1999-05-20

Posts 21191
Cape Cod Massachusetts USA

21 posted 2002-02-06 11:19 AM

Ya know - We LOVE seeing our Passionate folks in 'everyday' mode... This is an absolutely WONDERFUL post... Thanks for sharing this super-duper family with us...

Looks like you're responsible for a pretty darned good-looking group here..

The poem's pretty good in its own right, ya know??

Um.. What's the dog's name??..

amusemi
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since 2001-12-08

Posts 1262
A State of Disarray

22 posted 2002-02-06 11:58 PM

What a beautiful family. They are absolutely precious!!!

ecrivan
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since 2001-12-10

Posts 3923
my own state

23 posted 2002-02-07 12:09 PM

There is no place like home...having a wonderful family and friends is the way things should be

And your family has the added advantage of having a grandmom like you who writes nice poetry!

Mysteria

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since 2001-03-07

Posts 18328
British Columbia, Canada

24 posted 2002-02-07 12:25 PM

Thank you all for accepting us into your house and also for taking me into this wonderful family too. Nan, that over-energetic fleabag's name is Bandit, and I love her too.

[This message has been edited by Mysteria (02-07-2002 12:26 AM).]

suthern

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since 1999-07-29

Posts 20723
Louisiana

25 posted 2002-02-07 12:03 PM

This is beautiful, Mysteria. *S* Thank you for sharing your family with us... the love shines through. *S*

srsmith25
Junior Member

since 2002-02-07

Posts 22
Indiana

26 posted 2002-02-12 10:02 PM

What a great poem. It's really neat how you put the pictures with the poem and let us see the faces behind your poem. I hope you made a copy for your family. If my mother or grandmother did something like that, it would be something that I would always treasure.

Stacy Smith
http://26ssmith.tripod.com/eyesofwild/

Mysteria

Member Laureate

since 2001-03-07

Posts 18328
British Columbia, Canada

27 posted 2002-02-13 03:12 AM

Well you two thank you so much. Well I am darn proud of my entire family let me tell you and any time I can get to talk about them I do, so thank you again.

The older I grow, the less important the comma becomes.
Let the reader catch their own breath."
~Elizabeth Clarkson Zwart~

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