Dear Ella . . .

You finally got to meet your Great Grandmother Ella Jane Stewart last Sunday. It was a very special time for all of the Stewart family and many of your aunts and uncles were there to see the two of you together. Grandpa and Mimi, Mommy and Daddy, and Grandpa Floyd were all there with you. Aunt Rosalee and Uncle Paul and Aunt Mary Sue and Uncle John (Grandma Ella's sisters) came, and Aunt Sheila (Grandpa's sister) was there to help too.

We all gathered in the great room in the nursing home and you and I sat next to Grandma Ella. She has a hard time knowing what is going on around her now, but we helped her hold you. When we asked her about you, she talked about how cute you are! Later on, when I was holding you for her to see you you let out a little cry. She immediately held out her hands for you and said, "Oh, come here, baby!" She was ready to help us love on you and take care of you!

She may not have much memory left but she does know how to love. I pray that love is an everlasting quality with you too, baby girl.

I love you,
Mommy