An awesome surprise!

 

 

 

 

 

Our children gave us, and each other, the best gift ever.  At Thanksgiving, Jim and I flew into Dallas to spend the week with Xela, Mandy and their families.  Chris and Ali would not be joining us do to their jobs and other responsibilities.  I had been missing my kids more than usual and was sad knowing that Christmas was not going to bring us together. We planned to spend Christmas with Ali in Arizona but that meant not seeing Chris at all during the holidays. 

When we arrived at the airport, Mandy, Xela and the children had a beautiful banner wishing us Merry Christmas.  I thought it was because we would not be together for Christmas, so sweet. They were standing far from the entrance and not moving towards us.  How strange, I thought, the kids always come running and are waiting just as we get out the door.  We got within feet from them when out from behind a pilar jumped Ali & Chris.  My brain didn’t understand what was happening, I was overcomed with emotion and could not stop crying.  The little kids were not sure what was happening and Jaden and Zach were just wondering when Grammy and Papa were going to notice them and give them hugs.

This was the begining of an absolutely beautiful week.  We celebrated every moment together and just enjoyed being together.  I have said it a million times and will say it again, I am the luckiest mom in the world.  We have children that love us and love each other.  They care about what is happening in each others lives.  They cheer and encourage each other and are there to lend support, a listening ear or a shoulder to cry on.  What more can parents hope for!

I want to say Thanks to our children and our sons in law for the wonderful week we spent together.  We love you so very much!

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