As I rocked Giovanny tonight, I thought of my blessed grandmother who spent most of her life rocking her children, grandchildren and every one elses children to sleep. Then I thought of the songs she sang us. And "Papa what would you take for me" cane to mind. Here are the words to that precious song that will forever ring in my memory of beloved thoughts.
"PAPA, WHAT WOULD YOU TAKE FOR ME ?"
She was ready for sleep and she lay on my arm
In her little frilled cap so fine,
With her golden hair falling out at the edge
Like a circle of noon sunshine;
And I hummed the old tune of " Banbury Cross "
And "three men who put out to sea,"
When she sleepily said, as she closed her blue eyes,
"Papa, what would you take for me ? "
And I answered, "A dollar, dear little heart,"
And she slept, baby weary with play,
And I held her warm in my love-strong aims,
And I rocked her and rocked away,
O, the dollar meant all the world to me, .
The land and the sea and the sky,
The lowest depth of the lowest place,
The highest of all that's high.
All the cities with streets and palaces,
With their pictures and stores of art,
I would not take for one low, soft throb
Of my little one's loving heart;
Nor all the gold that was ever found
In the busy wealth-finding past,
Would I take for one smile of darling's face,
Did I know it must be the last.
So I rocked my baby and rocked away,
She was weary and sleepy with play.
And I held her warm in my love-strong arms,
And I rocked her and rocked away,
And I hummed and hummed and hummed away,
Mow much, O, how much would it be?
When she sleepily said, as she closed her blue eyes :
"Papa, what would you take for me ? "
And the morning came, and my babe was as white
As the pillow on which she lay,
For the angels came in the dark midnight,
And they bore my darling away;
And I bowed my head and thought of those
Who dwell far over the sea,
Who hear not the voice of the blessed Christ :
"Let the little ones come unto me."
So I laid my baby to rest at last
In the churchyard, so lonely and cold,
But I know that she now is with God on high,
And she's walking the streets of gold,
And I gave my wealth that all might hear
The words that so comforted me,
For so many are the hearts that are weary and sad,
Yonder, over the restless sea.
— Chaplain McCabi.
Conference Sunday with 2 grandbabies 4/12/2009
Today was General Conference. We chose to stay at home and watch it on tv rather than getting dressed and going to church to watch it on the screen. Needless to say not a lot of General Conference got heard. Although we had a wonderful time playing with the grandbabies. They are growing up way to fast.
Giovanny and the Sock adventure. 4/11/2009
Giovanny helped me fold socks today. Ok maybe unfolded more than I got folded. He is so very sweet. I get to see him every day because he and mommy are still living with Nana and Papa. He truly is a blessing in our lives. Such a good little boy.
Saturday Day 5 of siding 4/11/2009
We had a group from the church that helped. Bro Edwards, Bro Johnson, Bishop and his sons, Bro Jenni, Bro Penick, the missionaries, Ryan, Rodney, and Bro Hartman all came to help. What a blessing that we belong to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. We live the law of serving others. And what great service was given to us today. Thank you all that helped.
Day 4 of Siding--West side completed 4-10-2009
Zeff helped Chris today. They went all the way to the top!! The west side is now complete. Moving right along.
Day 3 of Siding 4/8/2009
Ryan Williams and Brent came and helped Chris today. I did my part too. It was actually fun, in a scarry kind of way. But I love to see the progress.
Day 2 of siding 4-7-2009
Rodney and Brent and myself, helped Chris on the siding today. It was a little windy but it wasn't Raining!!
We started siding 4-4-2009
We had a beautiful day to start our siding. Unfortunately not a lot of people could stay because it was Conference weekend. We did get some done though.
The fireplace and Chimney were removed today. Yeah!!
Chris removed the chimney and the fireplace. As you can see the chimney fell in the hole. But Chris got it out with his tried and true backhoe. It was fun. Also our front door has become a window. This side is now ready for siding.
Deck Removal 4-3-2009
The deck is now gone. It was fun to watch Chris dismantle it. The front door is now a window. Now to get rid of the fireplace and chimney. I am so excited.
Yeah, The roof is COMPLETE!! March 21
After too much rain and too much snow and much hardship, I am proud to announce......
OUR ROOF IS NOW COMPLETE!
We are so excited and relieved. Now on to greater endeavors.
May 1st is the deadline. :)
Giovanny's Update Jan-Mar
This is a collage of Giovanny for the last 3 months. Giovanny and Rikki is now living with us since the end of January. So we go to church together and to the park. Nana feeds him, gives him baths, and brushes his teeth. Mom works a lot so we have a lot of time with him. He is growing so fast. He just turned 9 months old the 11th of March. He has two teeth and is crawling everywhere. We love him so much.
The Deck and Roof January 1,2009
Chris continues to work on our home. We now have the deck and roof above it completed. The deck is huge. I am so excited about it. Now on to the shingling of the new part. We are looking at having the house completed in spring.
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