ISABELLA AND THE PINK POLKA DOT BLANKET

by

Grandma Baadsgaard

Happy 7^th birthday Isabella. Here is a poem I wrote just for you.

Isabella’s grandma loved her oh so dearly

And she enjoyed her hugs most sincerely

And when she saw Izzy’s beautiful smile

Grandma longed to stay with her a while

But soon there were books to be read

And jammies to put on and time for bed

So Grandma thought of a perfect way

To be with Isabella every single day.

She made a soft pink blanket with white polka dots

And a small soft doll Izzy could hug a lot

So she could wrap up in the blanket whenever she felt sad

And hug her doll when she felt scared or mad

 But there was still one thing Grandma wanted to do

For the times when Izzy got the school day blues

So she cut a tiny piece of soft blanket just so

Izzy could tuck in my her pocket and go

So now everywhere that Isabella went

She had all the love Grandma had sent

And when it was time for bed you see

She had a doll and a blanket so she could always be

Loved by her Grandma where ever she was

For Grandma’s big love is just because

For Isabella is a granddaughter supreme

And Grandma’s little majesty the queen

Celebrating Caleb's Birthday

The greatest gift I ever received on my birthday was my grandson Caleb. This year we celebrated his brief but meaningful life with my daughter April's family on January 6th. First we gathered at his grave site. When we arrived we discovered that several treasured family friends had been there before us to leave a token of their love and remembrance. As we opened our hands and watched the balloons soar up into the evening sky, we each whispered our love and promise to keep spreading his message of peace, love and joy to those around us.
Then we left the cemetery and gathered around the Moody family table for a warm dinner and birthday cake complete with song and candles. Then Caleb gave each of his brothers the gift of tickets to a family outing for all of them to enjoy together.
After dinner we watched the video we made of his life for his funeral and also a video my son John made where each grandparent and brother and sister was filmed sharing their favorite memories of Caleb. The music and pictures of Caleb on the video made it feel like he was with us again.
Happy Birthday Caleb! I love you and miss you.
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