Amara is going on 15 months – and cuter and more wonderful than ever. The latest of the marvels she has displayed is her exceptionally early use of the English language (demonstrating her above average intelligence).  For some time now Grammy has been trying to get her to talk while on video – but alas, it is often hard to get children to perform for us adults on demand. David began early trying teach her to imitate speech at its finest.  In this video Grammy got David to her get some of her first words on video.

As wonderful as this is – there is something nearer and dearer to my heart that she says. As with all adults nearest to the child, everyone has tried to get her to say their names. From the time she was born I always said to her: Grand – fah-therrrr. I never gave up. It has paid off! Much to Grammy’s dismay – it is Grandfather’s name that she now most often says.

O how I love that girl!

Tags: Amara, Grandfather, Video

Heaven Scent

Smell her hair, rub your nose on her check
She is new and fresh
She is asleep and yet full of life
A gift given – and joy received
She is heaven scent

Like a sunny spring morning
With bird song and new blossom fragrance in the air
Hope and expectation everywhere abundant
God promises new life and joy in her cry
She is heaven scent

Too often our eyes are dimmed with concern
Too heavy our cares seem to be
Life sometimes has that musky smell of stale disappointment
And yet – In the peacefulness of her sleep – joy is remembered
She is heaven scent

Heaven is where the King rules
Heaven is where our love ascends
From heaven we look for all our prayers to be answered
From heaven we know that love always comes
She is the scent of heaven – A foretaste of joy’s aroma

Tags: Amara, Grammy Amy, Grandfather, poem