dear grace,
Did you know, you're going to be a big sister? She was pretty shy and nervous when we welcomed her into our home… but I just know you've been showing her the ropes. I'm sure you're aware that she is super respectful of your bed… try not to growl at her too much, okay? She just really wants to be a good little sister. She didn't stand a chance of having just one name, of course. "Chicken Little" is the obvious fallback, but she's really coming out of her shell. Beeper came next, (it's the sound we never stop hearing…) as she runs throughout the house sharing all your squeaky little toys. (I mean… they. are. everywhere.) And of course there's Motorbutt… for obvious reasons. But mostly we call her Penny. Penny Jane (and Penny Jones, because we can't have a Gracie Jones and not a Penny Jones… hahah). Which leads to PJ for short. Yes. Lots of cute little nicknames, as you are more than familiar with… And I'm sure you've witnessed her shiny penny syndrome, yes? Oh hi, please rub my belly… squirrel!!!!! But we also know you have been looking out for us, so when I found this poem, it really just confirmed that we'd been right in calling her Penny all along…
"I found a penny today just laying on the ground. But it's not just a penny, this little coin I've found. 'Found' pennies come from Heaven, that's what my Grandpa told me. He said angels toss them down. Oh, how I loved that story. He said when an angel misses you, they toss a penny down. Sometimes just to cheer you up, make a smile out of your frown. So don't pass by that penny when you're feeling blue. It may be a penny from Heaven that an angel tossed to you." -C. Mashburn
Watching us cry must have broke your heart… And then you saw this sweet Penny and somehow made sure she would find her way to us. She looks a lot like you, which was really hard at first, but it only makes sense… you are sisters after all. She never has all her feet on the ground at the same time… and I know that's just because sometimes she wants to visit with her big sister in the sky… Not a day goes by that we don't think about you… We just miss you to pieces, sweet girl. We didn't think it would be possible to smile again, but it's evident you are still doing your best to make that happen. Of course, we should have known. -Well we finally made it official & our adoption is complete. But can you do us a favor? Keep an eye out for your little sister. She's a good girl, but sometimes the naughty sneaks out… Of course I'm guessing you have no idea what that's like, do you? Wink wink.
-loving you always…
mommie, daddy, & penny
