two kisses

while visiting family in the other corner 
of the state, we got an unexpected blessing.
the stork made a visit!
we knew the time was near for this newest
family member.
however to be in her area for her original 
birth day...
well joy beyond the frosting on a cake!   

my newest great neice is beautiful.
long graceful fingers, 
long skinny feeties,
a head full of dark hair,
plus she really resembles her 
older brother.
and he's a looker, let me tell you.

one of life's great privileges for me,
and great joys is to hold a baby.
but especially a new one. 
they are such a warm bundle of 
softness, sweetness and love.
i could hold one all day.
honest.

this little sweetheart has a beautiful name.
her parents are honoring us all by using family names.
she is named after two of her great grandmas,
with my mom's name being the middle one.
it's flows together beautifully with her first one.
kind of like my grammie told mom
when she married  dad.....
"sounds like a beautiful chord on the piano". 

i knew this naming might happen and 
happily gave my blessing. 
but still, when i saw her name in print,
it did give my heart a tug.
a good one, 
mixed with a sad one.
mom would love to be able 
to shower this great granddaughter with 
love and kisses. 
and we would love for that to be 
able to happen.
however, God had other plans.

so now i give my newest great niece
two kisses...
one from me,
and one from grandma great.