Sunday, July 26, 2009

52 Blessings—Nephews and Nieces

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Hydn and Maddie


I have dozens and dozens of nephews and nieces and always wish for more time and interaction with them. They range in age from mid thirties to not-yet-two and their experiences and views are interesting on everything from hamburgers, heroes and candybars to politics. At least reading what they write (essays, stories, blog posts, shared journal entries and e-mail) helps to close the distance with the older ones. Here is an e-mail Maddie sent me a while ago:

REAR AUNT JANE
I cant wait to see you!!!!!!! no i cant imagine what it will be with out a voice at least you can write Right? obama? no i don't like him either NO obama thats what i say but try to not judge him by its cover wait that want sound right so dont judge him first thats what im trying to do whith other peopol. but its hard it takes a while. he needs to make better choucies that will be beter if he does. yeah we celabrated Pals birthday it was fun i like it better when someone else is happy some times. Love you so much write more later promiss love Maddie


Nephews and nieces are definitely some very happy blessings in my life.

6 comments:

tina said...

Amen! I adore my nieces and nephews and definitely don't get to see them nearly enough, especially since we moved to Oregon. I feel blessed to still be within driving distance though!

Deidra said...

I have just 5 nieces and nephews. I see one niece but once or twice a year. The other four are on of my greatest blessings, too! A lot of my family has asked if the whole reason I didn't want to move was because of the closest two nephews. They certainly were a huge part of it.

Marie said...

I became an aunt when I was twelve to Barb's oldest child, Jaclyn. I was thrilled. It is a whole different kind of amazing. I have 10 neices and 2 nephews and they are all just the neatest people. So blessed indeed.

michelle said...

What an adorable little snippet to save!

I'm lucky enough to have two little nieces staying with me right now!

Cassidy said...

It helps that we have such a wonderful Aunt. . .

Kim Sue said...

what a wonderful note! I like for other people to be happier, sometimes, too!