As I started this post to honor her on her birthday, I remembered that it is also the birth date of my blog. When I posted those first ever blog posts (pasted below),
I knew that our new grandchild would be wonderful. But I never could never have known what a joy she would be to all of us. Tiffany sent this picture of her with the "S'mores Cupcakes" they made. The cupcake is amazing, but even more amazing is that smile that lights up her whole face!
I wish I could just give her a hug like this one on the 4th of July.
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I love you, Lucienne!
Here are my very first blog entries, which the birth of Lucienne inspired.
Aug 29, 2008
Blessings
I went for a walk this morning which, in and of itself, is somewhat of a rare occurrence. I can't think of a more beautiful place in the world than my own neighborhood, with the Y Mountain to the east standing as a wall of protection (against what, I don't know, but it makes me feel secure anyway).
On this day, August 29, 2008, I had a special feeling in my heart knowing that within a few hours a new grandchild would come into our lives--another soul to love, nourish, and worry about. It made me want to write my feelings (another rare occurrence), so I thought I'd do it as a blogspot
On this day, August 29, 2008, I had a special feeling in my heart knowing that within a few hours a new grandchild would come into our lives--another soul to love, nourish, and worry about. It made me want to write my feelings (another rare occurrence), so I thought I'd do it as a blogspot
And then on Aug 31, 2008, I wrote this:
Welcome to the world Lucienne!
Little Lucienne (Luci-n) Idiart came into the world on Friday, Aug 29 (which is also my oldest brother, Gary's, birthday). This is our eighth granchildren and fourth grandaughter. I've only seen her in pictures so far, but can't wait to travel up on Tuesday to meet her for the first time.
Of course, it is not literally true that I'll be meeting her for the first time. I'm pretty sure I met and loved her in the pre-existence and that we probably talked about the experiences we would have here. While that thought seems a little too much to comprehend, what is even more incomprehensible is that there is not a plan and purpose to our lives.
I love the Primary song, "I Lived in Heaven."http://www.lds.org/churchmusic/detailmusicPlayer/index.html?searchlanguage=1&searchcollection=2&searchseqstart=4&searchsubseqstart=%20&searchseqend=4&searchsubseqend=ZZZ
For Lucienne it was not a long time ago that she lived in Heaven. I wonder who was there to send her off? People we love, I'm sure. They probably felt sadness, just like we do when someone we love dies and moves on, but surely with a great deal of excitement that it was her turn to come to earth.
To Lucienne and all my grandchildren (Jackson, Lydia, Hyrum, Harrison, Eliza, Ashton, Annie), I would like you to know how grateful I am that you have been born to the wonderful parents that you have. Just being born into loving homes gives you the best start in life you could possible have. I also want you to know how much love I have in my heart for you--each of you individually, for who you are and what you will become. Stand tall and remember who you are .
Of course, it is not literally true that I'll be meeting her for the first time. I'm pretty sure I met and loved her in the pre-existence and that we probably talked about the experiences we would have here. While that thought seems a little too much to comprehend, what is even more incomprehensible is that there is not a plan and purpose to our lives.
I love the Primary song, "I Lived in Heaven."http://www.lds.org/churchmusic/detailmusicPlayer/index.html?searchlanguage=1&searchcollection=2&searchseqstart=4&searchsubseqstart=%20&searchseqend=4&searchsubseqend=ZZZ
For Lucienne it was not a long time ago that she lived in Heaven. I wonder who was there to send her off? People we love, I'm sure. They probably felt sadness, just like we do when someone we love dies and moves on, but surely with a great deal of excitement that it was her turn to come to earth.
To Lucienne and all my grandchildren (Jackson, Lydia, Hyrum, Harrison, Eliza, Ashton, Annie), I would like you to know how grateful I am that you have been born to the wonderful parents that you have. Just being born into loving homes gives you the best start in life you could possible have. I also want you to know how much love I have in my heart for you--each of you individually, for who you are and what you will become. Stand tall and remember who you are .
1 comment:
Thanks Grandma! Luci loved it!
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