Love Lyla!

     

        Keeping the lines of communication open with our dear family and friends while cruising the Caribbean has been a challenge for us since day one. About a year ago, we began using T-Mobile SIM cards and that has made life so much simpler communication wise.  These days, it is rare that we don't get a signal even when no cell tower is apparent.
        Thankfully, no one in our family or circle of close friends feels the need to touch base daily with us and we're quite comfortable with that.  However,  recently one of our three adorable grand daughters  seems to have turned the tides on that matter. 
       

       Eight year old Lyla has taken to "chatting" with her Babçia (me) via FB Messenger.  It all began rather innocently when I sent Lyla and Aslan notes via their Momma's (Joy's) FB account.  Lyla was in the middle of her Homeschooling Written Language Lesson for the day, so Joy let her respond to me via FB instead of doing a creative piece on paper.  And VOILÀ!  Practice with purpose turned Lyla into an avid writer!

     

Spider Lyla spotted on a recent hike. 

     This exchange with Lyla has been going on for just over a week now and her Grandpa ( Dan) and I have really been tickled by her enthusiasm.  Every time we hear the "ping" of Messenger,  one or both of us sigh and say, "Love, Lyla" because she sweetly signs off on most messages in that way no mater how long or short they are.  Via Messeger, Lyla and I have discussed mundane things, such as: finger polish, pizzas, Mothers' Day surprises,  my fear of spiders, Math skills, snorkeling and so much more.

 

     Then on the other hand we've delved into some pretty important stuff, like: 

Did  daddy   used to   have   long   hair   in  a   ponytail? Love   Lyla!

I  really  want  to  right  a story  about  you  and  me!  Love  Lyla!

I    miss   you   so   much! xoxo Xoxooxo   Love  Lyla!

Grandpa and I sure MISS and LOVE you, too.