Observations

Is it me or has anyone else noticed how rude people seem to be this Christmas season? I got caught up today on some last minute shopping and almost every cashier was grumbling about her job and how they were going to apply elsewhere so they could make more money, etc. all with a plastered smile on their face as they waited on me. It's very disconcerting and certainly doesn't lend to the "holiday spirit". Sam and I also noticed that most of the nurses that were caring for our little granddaughters were in the same mood.....harsh, grumpy, rough, and some were downright rude. He and I were waiting outside of our daughter-in-law's room for a few minutes while a nurse was with her and another nurse popped her head out of a room quite a distance down the hall and wanted to know who we were waiting on. We told her and she then said for us to go wait in the lobby and "someone would come get us". If you knew Sam you would understand that this did not sit well with him and although I meekly turned and did as I was instructed (not happy about it, though), he turned toward said nurse and folded his arms while burning a hole through her with his look. She went away and since I had gone to sit down, he followed but I believe he wishes I had stayed and stared her down, too. Hateful-acting thing. (the nurse, not Sam)

We're about to call and get an update on the girls. We are waiting for the word that they are not tied to iv's, oxygen, and the like and we can finally hold those precious children. I want to feel them, smell them, and whisper my love to them. I know they won't remember any of it, but it's momentous to this grandma. I can secretly hope that somewhere in the recesses of their minds, they'll know me and my immeasurable love for them.

It's getting colder here and may even snow this weekend. Woo-hoo! That would be great as long as it doesn't impede our travel plans. Our youngest son's birthday is Sat. and then one week from then, he will be flying up here from Texas to spend Christmas with us. My heart will be absolutely overflowing with love and gratitude for all that God has done for our little family. It is now.

I bid you all a good night with sweet dreams.