Kate Voegele : Now Playing : Hallelujah

Kate Voegele : Now Playing : Hallelujah

Grandma, Nana or Gram?

What's in a name?  I thought Nana would be fine, when my pregnant daughter asked me.  It sounded elegant and sweet.  But, the second I saw my first grandchild, I wanted to be Grandma or Grammy.  Who would have thought?  Someone so tiny has changed so many lives.  Sarah has become a mommy, Adam a daddy.  As for Grandpa and I - we just want to be there for her, to know her, and have her know us.

I'm a Grandma!!

On December 3rd, I began a new, important role.  My first grandchild, Quinn Anna Jean Haydt was born.  How could so many hopes, dreams, prayers be contained in that fragile 6 lb. 6 oz. body?  Although two weeks early, she is perfect.  Long fingers and toes make us think she'll be tall and slim one day.  The dusting of dark blonde hair and dark blue eyes give only clues as to her future coloring.  She is familiar, as we have seen those delicate features on her ultrasounds.  She has her Mommie's nose, and her Daddy's long fingers. 

She spends most of her day sleeping, as her body grows and develops.  But, when she is awake, she is alert and curious, as an amazing new world unfurls before her.


She was born two days after her Greatgrandmother Jean passed away, so it became a time of great joy mixed with sorrow.

I believe Jean nudged her, telling her to go into the world and bring joy to their family at a time when tears were filling the eyes of those who loved Grandma.  I also believe Jean will watch over her, now, as she was unable to in life.  The circle of life continues.

So a first Christmas stocking was sewn by me, with white fleece stars sewn against a red fleece background, as our little star leads us into the future.