10/3/2025

 My dear Bowen,

Well, you were in the high school this year, a freshman. You are a kicker for the football team, and you play soccer so you go to all the JV and varsity football games and all the JV and varsity soccer games. I cannot believe the self-discipline you have. You are an amazing young man. And on top of all this, you have a girlfriend.. And on top of that, you’re a straight a student.

I had my hip replaced about six weeks ago, and I was able to go to one of your football games. After the game, Papa and I were in the car and you were coming out of the field. I hollered over good job Bowen and you immediately came over to the car to give me a hug. I don’t know many boys, your age who would make an effort to hug their grandma. Your mom said you were thrilled that I was able to make your game. And I was thrilled I was able to. You are such a joy to be around and such a joy to watch play your sports.

I think God has a special plan for your life and I can’t wait to see how it all unfolds.

I love you so much

Xxoo

6/27/25

 My dear Bowen

I know I tell you every time I write this, but you are such an amazing young man. You will be 15 in two months, and that’s really hard to believe. But not when we look at your height, you were like 6’1” And every time I see you, I am flabbergasted at how tall you are.

You have the world by the tail, and you will be able to do anything you want. You have such determination, strong sense of commitment, And willing to put in the time and energy in whatever it is, you’re working on. You send Papa a text and ask him to go golfing. That just makes me so very happy. And he’s so happy to take you. He said you have quite a drive. It goes very far. We both think you’re a natural athlete. The heat this week has been unbearable and yet you go to football practice, go play a golf game. Go wakeboarding, and then have a soccer game. And then you have the biggest smile for everyone. I just love you so much and I’m so proud of all you are. If I can ever do anything to help you, I’m here for you always.

Papa and I bought Half a cow so we gave some meat to your parents and your aunt and uncles. Your mom cooked a steak the other night and you sent a text to Papa and I that said “me and Bryce loved the steak, it is Amazing thank you“ I said to Papa, who else would think to do that. Thank you for All the love you show Papa and I.

I love you 

Xxoo

4/3/2025

 My dear Bowen,

You certainly are becoming quite the perfect young man. You even have a girlfriend now, Maya. You were always busy doing everything and anything. I talk to your dad this morning and just tonight you have soccer practice track practice and a soccer game. And you lift weights three times a week with the football team. And that’s just the tip of the iceberg. And everything you do you excel at it you are a very good student also. 

Your family, Papa, and I and uncle Shane, and aunt Staci, and Caden and Keira all went on a little family cruise, it was just a quick three nighter. It was more about the ship than the destination, because the ship had everything imaginable on it. I did pay for the cruises, and you were the only one who makes a special point to come up to me and thank me. You are just such a sweetheart. And then everybody talked me into Going down a dry slide on a mat. When I got to the end of the slide, which was like four stories, high, you were right there, waiting to help me get up and off the slide. And Caden was right there to take my mat. I sure am a lucky Grammy.

I love you so much 

Xxoo