Jordan dressed as Larry The Tomato
(first birthday party)
dress designed by great-grandmother, Hilda
sewn by Marggie, her Nana.
THE MUSIC BOX
The
last thing I saw when I stood at the door of my bedroom in Cuba to leave the country was The Music
Box. My father bought it for me on my seventh birthday and I treasured it for three years. I wanted to
bring it with me but it was too heavy and we needed to place as much clothing
and shoes as possible in the bag. Who knew when there would be money for that
in the states.
This
day the second of May, 2012, is my granddaughter Jordan's birthday and she is
ten today. The same age I was when I left Cuba.
Her father and mother honored me when she was born by giving her my name,
Amarilys, for her middle name.
This
week I spent thinking about what to give my granddaughter for her 10th
birthday. I wanted it to be super special. I think of that time when I was ten
and I'm so thankful that she won't be
packed and leaving us.
What
could I get my Jordan Amarilys for this special birthday? Now in this time in
my life when I find myself attending too many funerals and few baby showers. This
is the time in which what I do for my family and friends counts more than ever.
So...off I went and bought my Jordan a beautiful Music Box. It plays Unforgettable. And she is.
The
clerk in the store called, THINGS REMEMBERED asked, "And what do you want the engraving to say, Ma'am."
They inscribed on the top our blessing.
To Jordan
Amarilys From Papa and Nana
"May The LORD always be your SHEPHERD."
Psalm 23:1
Thanks Mac.
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