Anna

It just occurred to me when I was hollering and fussing at Anna girl.;););). ..... I said "do you got that Anna Roberson?" And I realized that soon ill be saying "Anna Hopkins".... I am Sooo excited. I'm gaining another youngun... Anna Roberson Hopkins... I can't believe it's time. Seems like yesterday Chase was getting ready for their first date... He was sick with nervousness. He even let me fix his hair and pick out his shirt- ( he even let me iron it!) that was 8 years ago!!! I wish momma was here so bad. She was so looking forward to it. Little did she know then that it would be Anna that stayed with her day and night those last days of her life... Singing to her, praying over her, reading to her, bathing her and loving her so selflessly......- loving her no differently than her own children and grandchildren did. It wouldn't matter to me and I know it wouldn't matter to nanny- (marriage is beautiful) .... But a piece of paper doesn't make Anna our family.....she's been our family the moment we met her. When your child, grandchild, brother or sister takes a spouse- we are responsible for loving them the same as we love our blood... (sometimes more!) they are ONE. And if you do any less you should get on your knees and pray.... And beg God to open your heart to the love that's there for the taking. I failed at that once when my brother married the second time....I wish I had not. I will always regret it... Not because she was that great because let me tell you she wasn't) ;););) .....(I know I'm terrible) but if we contribute to a divide in a young marriage then we should take some responsibility when it fails.. Families are sacred. And my parents never, ever said a cross word to or about their in laws..they never failed to get on me hard when they felt I was wrong...... In many ways they treated them better than us- but I now why they did it. They did it because they loved us....their objectiveness when I was in the wrong made it that much sweeter when they were supportive of me when they felt I was in the right.....they were and are my moral compass.... Only giving me direction when I ask for it, but giving me support whether I asked for it or not. It really doesn't matter what anyone else thinks of me- because I know what my parents think. If they think I've done my best- then I know I've done my best. they would never lie to me or discourage me from taking responsibility for my choices. When my dad says something is right- I know it's right. I pray to be that kind of support for my children. It has got to be the most difficult thing on this earth to do- mine are little so how can I know what will come one day? I just know that if God is willing- I will be the parent that mine are...(I'm gonna tell you, I can't see that happening but I may as well be ambitious) Anywho!!!! Cheerios and congratulations Chase- for hitting the jackpot- you are giving us one that is easy to love. We love her dearly already- always have! I sure wish nanny could be here to see her babies get married