All Wonderful Things Must Come to an END!

Well the past 3 months our lives (mostly mine) have been blessed by Mariana.

In the beginning of September I got a phone call from Mariana's cousin,

She told me that her cousin (Mariana) was in town and she

wondered if I wold like her to help me with my children.

I thought it was rather strange that someone visiting for 3 months

would want to be a sort of babysitter--

But none the less I was willing to at least meet her.

We met on the 4th of September and since then she has come over everyday

to help me. She has truly blessed my life and the best part,

she was wonderful with my children. Jack adored her as did I.

Mariana did not speak english--which was great for me. I was able

to practice my spanish daily. But it was also exciting to see my

boys learn and speak to her. They would say..

"Mariana, quiero leche"

"Mariana, quiero jugar"

"Mariana, quiero un sandwich"

They really loved her, and loved being able to learn

and comunicate with her.

Jack loved her most of all. They had a bond---he would come in crying

or whatever and want her to hold and comfort him.

She made the last 3 months so wonderful---I was able to help in Cody's class

every Tuesday--What a blessing that was.

And I'll tell you what, it was like having 2 moms.

She would help keep the house clean, help keep the boys

happy and most of all help keep me sane.

Mariana, we love you and we will miss you so much.

She left on Tuesday to go back to Mexico.

I hope she comes back soon!

She really was just like one of the family.

My boys were so sad to say goodbye it was so tender

to see each of them hug her and tell her..

"Adios, te quiero".