Deacon has such a warm heart and it often catches me by surprise. A few weeks ago just he and I went for a ride to the store to get a birthday gift for one of his friends. On our way there he said, “Mom, we haven’t gone to Great Gram’s statue in a long time, can we go there like right now?” It took me back a little. He was just thinking of her out of the blue. On the way home we stopped to say hello to Great Gram. He told her about his last day at soccer, his game, and his trophy. Then he asked if he could give her statue a hug. I had to hold back the tears. Where did all this sweetness come from? As we were leaving he said, “Next time we’ll bring you pink flowers and a donut! Bye!” I’m blessed that all my boys got to meet Great Gram before she passed and shared donuts with her.
Today was her birthday. Again, Deacon surprised me with his warm heart and love for my grandmother. He suggested we send her some balloons to heaven. So that’s what we did. Deacon insisted on writing a message.
And off they went to heaven…after singing Happy Birthday in the front yard. The neighbors must think we’re nuts.
Happy Birthday Great Gram! We love you so!
That’s so sweet 🙂 I love the balloon thing also, what a good idea!
That is one of the sweetest things I’ve ever heard, he’s a special kid.
Awww that is so sweet. Made me tear up a little. I love how big children’s hearts are.
He is such a good egg. I would have been balling writing the message on the balloons. Great job, Sheri – you are doing something right…actually you and Martin are doing a lot of things right!
Thanks Dawn.
That is so incredibly sweet! I can’t believe how kind a child’s heart can be and how thoughtful at such a young age. Well done momma! That is all you 😉
Thanks. Honestly, I don’t know what makes it pop in his head sometimes.
What a sweet post! I have tears in my eyes reading this! Happy bday great gram!
This is so sweet. I teared up 🙂
This is the sweetest thing! What a wonderful way to remember and honor great gram!
How incredibly touching! (she writes as tears flow down her cheeks) 🙂
This is such a touching story. What a great little boy, that Deacon.
Children are incredible aren’t they? It’s beautiful how easily they can access all their emotions at once. My girls love to visit their great-grandma’s grave!
That is really sweet. My kids got to meet their great grandma, but were still too young to really remember her. It breaks my heart as she was an amazing lady. Happy birthday to your Gram!