Tuesday, February 9, 2010

Heaven Bound Valentine

I let Susie pick out a box of Valentine cards at the grocery store to send to her cousins and Grandparents. When we got home, Susie chose one by one which card would go to this cousin or that cousin, etc. I asked her what she wanted to say on each card, to each individual.... and I jotted down exactly what she said, even the weird, random things (such as I love Sophie and I love socks! And stickers too!).
When she was choosing a card for my nephew Aaron Jr. she said something that was just too sweet. She said:
"Mommy, let's throw a card up to Heaven for Aaron's Daddy... Uncle Aaron. I think he would like that. I love Uncle Aaron."
Pull at my heart strings... I smiled at her sweet little face and told her that would be a great idea, and that surely Uncle Aaron would LOVE a Valentine from her. She choose the following card with care....

.... so Happy Valentines Day uncle Aaron... brother. You may not be able to catch our Valentine, but we hope you always catch/feel our deep love that is for you. Te amo.

4 comments:

Gary and Kirsten said...

I am always amazed at the ideas that children come up with. What a wonderful idea for Susie to come up with for her uncle. She must also know he was very special to you. I think she will grow up with sensitivity and compassion.

Michelle M said...

This is too cute. Makes me cry!

steve said...

She made me cry. Sweet little Suzie we miss you!!! And we all loved ou valentines! thank you

Leslie said...

i can't tell you how much i loved receiving that valentine from susie. i was so touched and aaron jr LOVED his as well.

you must talk to your kids about him a lot and i am so grateful for that. aaron jr and i talk about him so much and i am hoping it helps him feel like he knows his daddy REALLY well.

we love you guys...