There were strict directions not to hug or touch, but as soon as I opened the car door, she ran to her Naya and wrapped her arms around her waist.
It had been so long since they've seen each other. Alex and Megan are used to Naya coming to our house every morning, Monday through Friday. to help them get ready for school, make their breakfast, pack their lunch, and walk them across the street to their school. Often on the weekends, there would be visits too. Sleepovers. So much love and togetherness. Today, we drove one town over to where my parents live for a social distance visit. The idea was to talk from a distance. But the love was like a magnet and pulled them in, just for a few seconds before they remembered it wasn't safe. Mostly, there was appropriate social distance. We know it is critically important. But I'll remember that moment, that hug, when all of this is just a memory.
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3/26/2020 04:58:11 pm
Oh my. I felt the need for and pull of that familiar hug. I have not seen 3 of my grandchildren in 3 weeks and my heart and my arms ache for them. I would not be able to hold back and neither would they....video chat is not enough.....
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Amanda Regan
3/26/2020 05:07:54 pm
Your sweet story brought tears to my eyes. What a crazy world it is when a child can't hug their grandmother.
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Deb Day
3/26/2020 05:09:32 pm
This grandma could use a hug from her grands. Its a good thing they are a few hours away!
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3/26/2020 05:22:05 pm
Oh Kathleen, what a touching moment! The love was like a magnet- beautiful line. Beautiful memory.
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3/26/2020 05:27:38 pm
Oh my heart...to say "look, but don't touch" when it comes to grandparents is just too much! This slice absolutely melts me.
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Dee Robb
3/26/2020 07:12:44 pm
I dropped groceries off for my son and daughter-in-love and their 7 month old, leaving them at the end of the sidewalk after wiping them all down. . My son came out to get the groceries holding my grandson. It took ALL of my willpower not to run and give them both hugs and kisses. So hard. Thanks for sharing your story.
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3/26/2020 07:14:12 pm
Ah...I love the innocence of our little ones. They know how much the little things matter. I know that image will stay with you..and with Naya too! So much love.
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