We were so lucky to have Jansen in the Tribal Kindergarten class at Coarsegold this past year. He had amazing teachers that we so loving and patient. Perfect for Jansen's first year in Kindergarten.
Mrs. Kim Lawhone, and Mrs. Becka Hand
Alli LOVES babies and Mitchell was no exception. Every time I looked over she would be talking to Mitchell trying to make him smile. It was so special.
Annie sent me an email almost a year after this visit and it was so touching to me I decided to include it.
Dear Kellie
I wish we were neighbors. I thought I would try to share with you my thoughts and feelings after our 1 day with the Geyers back in May 2013. I am ever so grateful we got to be with you at your home and experience a tiny touch of sweet Mitchell. I remember helping Jake carry his stroller down the steps of the "great and spacious building" for Jansen's kindergarten graduation. What a job! My arms were so tired and I remember looking up at you as you had your hands completely full of purse, bag, camera, probably another bag, and a smile. "What a life Kellie has" I thought. And again, looked up and saw your cute grin. I have been to many kindergarten graduations, including my own children, and that one was by far, my favorite! Jansen made it amazing. I could not wait to cheer him on when his name was called. I got goosebumps when they called his name. Yeah that's right, I am here for that kid, the one that has been cheering on every single child as loud as he could, I was so proud! Wow, his parents must feel like a million bucks. And then we got to go eat in the "great and spacious building", and here is where my family was showered with Mitchy love. Oh how sweet that boy is! I just fell in love with him! Alli and I got to sit and feed Mitchell while everyone got their food. We both realized real quick how lucky we were. As I gave him his first spoonful of applesauce (?) his eyes sparkled and he gave us a little half smile. Oh Alli loved this, and she kept smiling at him, and then played peek-a-boo all the while Mitchell just had this look of complete pleasure. It was Heavenly. We both could feel his love just radiate the entire room. Then the rest of my family came and again learned real quick that we had the sweet opportunity to sit with an angel. I even remember Mason putting his hands over his eyes and anxiously watching Mitchell's face. Oh what love filled our souls. Really, how could we all feel that good? The rest of the evening was fantastic as my kids got to play at the Geyer's "playground" of a yard. The next morning, I awoke to sweet Mitchell crying. It had to have been like 5:00 a.m.? I went into the living room and there you were snuggling that boy. It was so warm and sweet. Even though Mitchell continued to cry in your arms, I believe he knew he was in his place where he could cry and let out his emotions. It looked so comfy for him. For the next hour I got to taste a tiny nibble of life at the Geyer home. I pushed Mitchell in his stroller down the hall, up and around his swing, and back into the kitchen again, again, and again. "How does Kellie do it?" I thought. Here you are, no sleep, yet a BIG heart full of love. I am so grateful for my one little hour with that sweet boy, as I pushed him in the stroller. How could he radiate so much love? I walked a little of heaven that morning...
Im sitting here crying as I'm writing this because I wonder if you ache for that every day. I remember you telling me how much you felt Mitchell when Corbin was born. I pray that you can still feel it. I love the way you love your kids. You allow them to soar! The Geyer home is so full of love. Kellie you are such a great mom. I love the way you capture all the moments of loving your children. In college I just loved to be with you. Life was always better with Kellie. Your kids feel the same way, your home is truly a heaven home. Love you so much Kellie,
Annie
