While talking with my friend, Louise, today I told her of my little daydream during my morning reading.   You see every morning since you “left” us I wake up, go the living room, sit down on the couch and read the days reading from Jesus Calling, then a couple chapters from my bible followed up with stories from my “God Wink” book.  Since you left us I find peace in these words written on simple paper trying to deal with a not so simple issue of your welfare, safety and happiness.  So many people have let you down and I am sorry for that.  We tried our best, I promise you that.  We were always truthful and honest.  Unfortunately, the truth does not always win.
My daydream was to have my doorbell ring, yes that early in the morning during “my time on the couch” and then go to the door to find you there.  We both smile. We sit on the couch together, I hold you and everything is OK.  We talk and then talk some more....My little boy’s sweet daughter was back with us.  God bless you Emma Grace. I love you to the moon and back.......Grammie

Good Morning

Hi Emma Grace, today is Saturday, April 21, 2018, the sun is out and the golfers have been out playing since 7:45am. Ooo brrr, little chilly here.  We has friends over last evening and laughed and learned and enjoyed ourselves. Zan and Taj have four ducks that fly into their yard to visit on a regular basis.  They have named them....Jack, Sally, Rex and Lex. Cute. They come and go as they please. My thought and prayer for you today is that Love does not bind and isolate.  Love gives freedom.  The boys feel the freedom to love anyone they choose and they choose to love you.  No we can’t sit beside you, talk with you, hold you in our arms but we can continue to love you.  You are our blood.
May God keep you in the palm of his hand.  Love, Grammie  703-577-5746, mpandbud@gmail.com

Good Morning Emma Grace, I found this sweet photo of you and Zan and know you would enjoy seeing it.  It’s the day after Easter, 2018 and here in NC the weather is nice and sunny 😎.  Auntie Jo is experiencing some very cold snowy weather but looking forward to seeing everyone in Naples very soon.  Grandpa had his knee replaced and doing very well.  He graduated from the walker to the cane and soon will be off that too so that’s all good news.  

I hope you had a nice Easter and wherever you are, that you are safe and happy.  

Be kind, courteous and help others if you can and be kind to yourself.  We are praying for your mother and her mother.  They desperately need our prayers and we pray that God changes their hearts.  The Lord is the only one who can do it.  

Love ❤️ you Sweet Emma, Your Gram

Hi Emma Grace,  wanted you to see how Zan and Taj have grown  They are healthy and happy 😊.  Miss you sweetheart, Grammie

Good Morning My Sweet Granddaughter,
It has been 73 days since I last wrote you but I must tell you that each and everyday I think of you, pray for you and remember your sweet face.  Some days I shed a tear or two because we have been separated. I have to remind myself everyday that it is Gods will that you are alone with your mother and her family and not with your Daddy’s.  I cannot question Gods plan because He is always right.  I feel rest assured that you will take this experience in your life and help other children who are in the same situation that you’re in now.  Maybe some day you can change the court system so they think of the child’s welfare and not their own corrupt, lazy reasons.
The boys are getting so big.  Zan is studying fractions now and got 100% on his very hard spelling test.  He is so smart.  Taj is speaking much better and is progressing. They are both very sensitive, good kids. They pray for you each night as we all do.
Grandpa is having his knee replaced this Monday the 12th.  Like so many of us we are grateful that replacements are available!  You are going to have another cousin born in October. Yes, you have many cousins.  As my brother, your Uncle Jim said, “another leaf 🍁 on the Putnam tree”. I have saved you the ancestry information so you will know the goodness of a wonderful family that waits in the wings for you.  By the time you can see us again, some of my siblings may have passed away because we are getting on in years. Just know that they too grieve your loss from our family.
Well, I didn’t expect to write so much but my fingers kept on moving and here we are.
My constant love 💕 to you.  Until we meet again...........Grammie

Day after Christmas

Good morning Emma Grace, it is December 26th, the day after Christmas in 2017.  Outside the sun is shining and 39 degrees. Golfers are teeing off from the 3rd tee right outside our window.  Are they crazy 😜.  I am comfortable on my couch 🛋 with my morning readings, fireplace going and coffee in hand.  I hope yesterday was nice for you.  We have our Christmas tree 🎄 right outside our big window in the back so there’s no mess and when we light it up, the reflection of the lights in the window looks like it’s inside the house 🏡.  Auntie DDe, Auntie Jo, Zan and Taj had a fun day with all the presents 🎁 all over the floor playing with them and getting excited about the snow outside the window at Auntie Jo’s.  They’re going to the Mall of America and ride the roller coaster.  I FaceTime with them everyday so I am able to see them even though I am 1200 miles away.

Well, Emma, Grandpa and I love 💕 you to the moon and back.  Be safe my sweet little girl.  

Grammie

Hi Emma,  it’s fall and our weather is cool and refreshing.  Grandpa and I just got back from traveling into the Midwest.  Grandpa’s older sister passed away so we went to the funeral and spent some time with his family.  Joy was 89 years old and had been sick and gradually declining in health.  She was a wonderful person and I loved her very much.  We then visited Auntie Jo.  We enjoyed seeing all the trees rich in their reds, oranges and yellows.  We don’t have that by the beach here in North Carolina!  We had fun in Minnesota.  We were busy seeing the sights and having fun. After visiting the Midwest we went to Virginia for the birth of another cousin of yours.  Yes, a little girl was born October 26th. They are all waiting to meet you someday.
We’re enjoying being retired because we can make our own schedules.  I’m in Naples with Auntie D’De, Zan and Taj much more now that I don’t have to get up and go to work everyday.  Wish your mother would let you see us because we would have fun. We go places and have fun together.  We are patient and we will all be here when the time comes for you to return to your Daddy’s family.  Meanwhile stay safe my sweet little girl.  Love you lots. 😍
Your Grammie