Notes from Papa!

Hi I'am Papa (grandpa of Maya). This is my first Blog entry (EVER). I'm still in the 20th centry and most insist I should have been born in the 19th centry. I don't even like the word blog, so if you please I will just communicate with you. Today is the day for Jen and Dom to meet their son, Kai. As one might expect there is a great deal of excitement mixed with trepidation. Maya is ready to take over and make sure Kai is not scared. I have great confidence in her. For Papa it is not so much anticipation as it is reflection. What has transpired results in our memories, both good and bad. Though in Maya's adoption , I only remember the good. This is Papas and Didi's (grandma) second trip to China. We are blessed that our daughter and son-in-law have asked us to share in this wonderful experience both times. I do not know what to expect and really don't care, as I said, the memories of Maya are only good. Last Monday, it was my time to do some day care with Maya. In the afternoon, Maya picked Beauty and the Beast to watch. As she crawled onto the sofa, she asked me to sit beside her. Sucking her thumb and rubbing her ear she leaned her head against me and in total comfort watched the movie. About half way through, she looked up at me and said "PaPa, I wuv you". I said "What sweatie?" and her reply was again simply, "PaPa, I wuv you". And in response I said "Maya, I love you too". And in reflection as I approach 62 I ask what do I want out of my life? Simply, my granddaughter, Maya and grandson Kai to lean against me and say I love you.