It’s been a week since Robin made her first real visit to the farm. I think of all the things she saw, Robin was most interested in the fish and the snails.
I don’t think, when all is said and done, that I’m a great playmate for a two-year-old.
I still haven’t spent a moment along with Robin, so our connection is nice but still evolving. As she begins to talk and listen, I think we’ll connect more powerfully.
I’m not sure when I will see her again. We send her a video of the fish, but she sent a message back saying she really wanted one of the snails.
I told her maybe next week or in a few days. I loved this photo Emma sent me of Robin, blowing bubbles on the rooftop promenade of their apartment building. I liked the look of wonder in her eyes.
Jon, what I notice most is the physical or geographic background images of your granddaughter, Robin’s life compared to your life now, which is pastoral and appearingly peaceful. I say appearingly for everyone’s life has its moments of peace combined with stress. The visual background behind Robin is one of tall buildings, city and urban life. The visual background of your life is of fields and animals, barns and sky. It is an interesting juxtaposition, for you’ve lived both lives. it would be interesting to hear you comment on both. May they ever been comparable or are they apples and oranges?
Sandy Small Proudfoot