A journal about nature, birds and wildlife in Sycamore Canyon of the Scenic Santa Ritas Mountains in Corona de Tucson, including birding in the Tucson area. "Hold fast to your dreams, for if dreams die, life is a broken winged bird that cannot fly." Langston Hughes
Natalie 6-21-10
My son, Alex and his family arrived on Father’s Day to spend his last leave with us before he is shipped off to Afghanistan. This is our last time to see him and we are soaking up every minute we can. If you don’t hear from me for awhile, this is why.
11 comments:
Oh, what a sweetie little Natalie is! I wish you the best of times with your family before Afghanistan separates you.
Thank you Carolyn!
Enjoy your time with your lovely family Kathie.
Natalie is beautiful and she's lucky to have suach a loving grandma as you!
Alex has your eyes and your smile.
Little natalie sure loves her grandma and Alex looks just like his mom. What a lovely happy family. I pray God may keep him safe and bring him whole in body and spirit back to you all.
God bless and keep you all . . . Arija
I love these photos Kathie, you are such a beautiful family and Natalie is so adorable! Thanks for stopping by and leaving me the link to your poem. I loved it! If you ever get a book together I will be waiting in line.
Lynne, you are so sweet and kind and how I wish that you could meet them!
Arija, thank you for your prayers. I can't get enough cuddles from either of them!
Denise, you made me smile and then you made me blush! Thank you!
Hello again! Bad Alice has been gardening with Bubbly and up to no good. What a beautiful baby girl! I've got to back track now and find out more about Alex. My son returned from 12 months in Iraq at Christmas and will deploy again in 7 months. This was my year to breathe easy. I will be lifting your son up in prayer. Give him a Thank You for me please. **blows kisses** Deb
Bird Girl, thank you for your prayers and good wishes. I will pass them on to my son.
Deborah, Alex has already been to Iraq and come home. He spent 15 months there. During his time home he got married and then had this beautiful child. Now he will be gone for a year as an infantry soilder in Afgansistan. How I pray for his safe return! Thank you for your prayers also. I will keep your son in mine. Thanks for the encouragement.
Aww..she is Adorable..
Hope your son comes home safe and sound...
Too cute! I am sure you enjoyed every minute of their visit. Alex will be in my prayers.
What a precious baby she is!!! Such a beautiful family! All of you are in our thoughts and prayers! ~Jess
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