What is Heaven

I read a book the other night to Brayden called "What is Heaven" by Maria Schriver -he is a confused six-year old and wondering why both of his grandpa's aren't around anymore. Steve's dad passed away almost a year ago on August 19th and dad almost a month ago. It is hard for a 6 year to comprehend the reality of life and how sometimes it just isn't fair.

Anyway in the book the girl was talking about her favorite memories with her grandmother. As I was reading Brayden said to me, you know mom what I remember about Grandpa Ray - how he would always give me donuts. And then he continued on you know what I remember about Grandpa Bill - how we had our own secrety funny hand shake.

Of course the tears came and I just told Brayden to always remember the good stuff and remember that both Grandpas loved him very much - and that he was going to teach Logan the secret hand shake. Brayden said but mom what if I don't remember. I said don't worry, Grandpa has been doing that same hand shake since I was a little girl - I'll help you.

He then asked me what I thought Heaven was. I told him I thought it was a beautiful place with pretty trees and flowers and waterfalls and it was always sunny. That no one was ever in pain or was hurting and that everyone loved everyone. And it was just a peaceful place and that you were with God and God takes care of everyone. I described to him what dad described to me towards the end when we were saying our goodbyes. He kept telling me he saw this most beautiful place in the world, the colors were so rich and it was so peaceful.

The other night when it was storming really bad lightning and thundering Brayden asked me why it does that. I said because both of your Grandpas are up there bowling and everytime they get a strike it thunders. And when they win their game the lightning comes because it is a big celebration kind of like fireworks. After about ten minutes he says - wow mom they must be really winning up their tonight :).... I love the innocence of a child -it is one of the most beautiful things in the world to be able to see things through the eyes of the children.

Have a great and beautiful Saturday. Hope to see many of you at the pool party tomorrow!

Miss and love you dad!

Much love to all,