Dear Guillianna and Elijah-
Please remember this last photo – it’s the night we went to dinner. We took you both and mom to the Royal Park, and it is the last time you saw us . You were told you’d be back to the Mitten in a few weeks. You’re belongings were all left behind. To some they were worthless. All new belongings were purchased and anything you were attached to or loved ( less one small box of things) were left behind. A basement full of toys and all your clothes and favorite “nana loves me” jammies. To detach you. And present you with all new lovely things and let you reconnect in your new environment. To help you learn “how to cut people out of your lives like a kindergartener cute out paper snowflakes”. I am so sorry you have missed out on time with this man . He is pure good , pure in heart and in action. And he has only ever loved you both. We both love you to the moon and back – we will not ever be able to understand why , nor can we change what is – yet no matter what obstacles you may ever face, no matter what the challenges are or the despite any sorrow we wish you to know that people you meet and people you have loved in the Mitten still love you Will always wish for you to be courageous and work so very hard to create the best and happiest lives you can That Nana and Poppy are exactly who you remember us to be in these photos in your hearts and that in all you do in this life always be kind, be good and know that when something happens – that was not in your power, not your doing , that you feel torn or lost – search deep Find the laughter the joy the fun and the happiness we always shared and pass it to others around you. Every time you share a tradition you learned with Nana and Poppy , remember something that makes you smile , find a way to take that memory or that moment of joy and spread it – children that grow into adults often have people in their lives that influence them and guide them. People who impact them so much so – they are able to feel them near when they think of them. Poppy is pure good. When you picture yourselves dancing with your sword and grass skirt the Moana production the smile in your hearts can and should lift you. Your Nana and Poppy’s love may seem nothing but a memory but it is everywhere. It’s been an active almost daily part of your entire lives until this past year- no one can take our love from you. It’s true you will think we have left – But no one left either of you. We simple did all we could in the absence of your mom and dad, and since they have alternate course in mind for now we will hope you will see everyone soon . We love you to the moon and back –
forever and for always
XOXOXOXOXOXO
❤️Nana and Poppy❤️?