A Father's Legacy and Dr. Martin King Jr's Message . The Poder of Voting.

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He was there to support his daughter. Anyone watching could see his pride and how he listened to her fully, believing in her, her words, and her beliefs. That was Robert Williams. A caring father who knew his family and loved them wholeheartedly.  Felizmente Sr. Williams saw ALL of us on this tierra as his familia, and instilled that to his children.

Babushka had the Blessing to have met Mr. Williams at a networking event sponsored by his daughter Dianne Williams-Cox and Conexion. Semi political, friend making, business opportunity, this was a small gathering to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Though small, the group of individuals, varied in their backgrounds and agendas, all were striving to make Tallahassee a city that would do MLK proud. We were all feliz to see others of like mind, y aunque pocos we were passionate y poderoso.  And in this frame of mind Mr Williams approached BB directly.

"Please make sure to write the truth about Dr. Luther King Jr's legacy.  It didn't start out as a peacemaking message. He knew the power of The Vote and wanted his people to use it.  The peaceful demonstrations all came from this first vision. We can't let that truth and vision get lost. There is power in voting, THAT is how our voices will be heard, how we'll make a difference."

BB later saw Mr. Williams and Dianne in many community events and he always greeted me warmly. Truth be known, Babushka was always feliz to see him, but embarrassed that she still hadn't shared his mensaje. It can wait no longer. Robert Williams is watching these elections from a higher plane, hoping his fellow Americans succeed in taking the higher road. The Presidential Election Day is here.

"If you are a true American and you are black or brown a vote for Trump or third party is a curse to his life and work . Moreover , you are interfering with the work of God ..:" Robert Williams





May you read this in en cielo and smile Mr. Williams. Babushka has shared your message.   BB sees the two of you now, you and MLK, sipping your cafecito,  feliz, watching how We United, Voted for Amor, and once again showed the true nature of our beloved United States of America. Los dos, nodding, clicking cups and saying to those who ever doubted-  JU SO FONII!!!

Mr. Robert Williams  RIP QEPD

Babushka Besos a todos. Cuidensen.

BB Blabs 'Bout 'Buela- Show 2 w/ @AbuelaDeMiami @Juanis111

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Show 2 of BB Blabs 'Bout 'Buela just wrapped up, y no por na' but it was BUENISIMO!!!

You know how it is when you get together with friends, the time just goes by bolando.  If you've been reading Babushka's blog you're no stranger to Janie Flores. She's been a member of Bloggin' Mamas for years now. Together we've been to Woman Executive Events, Carnaval Miami, and numerous Ford y Hispanicize events. Pero this was the first time we actually got to have a conversation for more than 15 mins, and if we could have kept going it would have been much longer than the 30 we taped. Especially since it was about our favorite subject, Grandchildren.


Now don't be thinking that's ALL we talked about, los abuelos of today are into many things and can speak and do more than that. Matter of fact, Janie's schedule and interests are impressive - tv production, real estate, organizing empowerment tours to Israel, oh si, the topics were so varied that at times it seemed the shows Grandparent premise was forgotten. JU SO FONII!!! Go ahead and see for yourself how abuelos and their importance is ever present.

BUENISIMO verdad??!!??!! Como abuelos, this is our legacy, to show future generations that advancing age does not equal diminishing worth, one never gives up or stops dreaming.  The lessons of our abuelos are not just part of our past; they also shape our present and future. And BB's still got a lot of shaping to do.


Gracias to Janie for being such a great guest, who will have to visit the show again because you 30 minutes wasn't enough. Es mas, here are her social media info/handles because after you've seen the video, Babushka KNOWS you're gonna want to know more and follow all her projects.

Feibu :

@BuenaVidaMedia

@MiamiAlMaximo

@AbuelaDeMiami

@AmoraIsrael

Tweety:

@BuenaVidaMedia

@MiamiAlMaximo

@AbuelaDeMiami

@juanis111

Instagram:

@jflores111

#AmoraIsrael

Hope to see you next Sunday at 9:30 pm ET Beautifuls!

BB Blabs 'Bout 'Buela - 

Where Grandparents Gloat & Grandkids Remember

Have a memory you'd like to share? Babushka looks forward to your stories.

Babushka Besos a todos.  Cuidensen

Tala HA si - Here We Come!

At 9 p.m. Wednesday, July 31, Sweetie drove into Miami.  At 5 a.m. the following morning Babushka was driving to Orlando with him and my 7 year old grandson.  Here started my week with  El Dr.- an adventure I look back at with smiles, laughs, and gratitude for family, cafe, y multi-vitamins.

Of course from 9 - 11:30 pm we had to shop for supplies.  Queee???  BB go on a trip without her Popa purse full of snacks? JU SO FONII!!!  Pobre Sweetie had never gone on a trip shopping spree with Babushka PLUS he had never had children, so add the supplies needed for that to our spree.  Talk about baptism by fire!  Don't know if his eyes were bulging because of the long hours he had driven or because of the final shopping tally.

The next morning El Dr. was so excited about his trip to Tala HA si, that a 5 a.m. wake up call was greeted with smiles and no objections.  His dad said we should have videotaped that as proof during the school year that he WAS capable of waking up early.  Now BB, though just as happy as my grandson to be going back home to Tala HA si, needed some extra energy, and since breakfast is the most important meal of the day...

Ok si, maybe not what the nutritionists would prefer we have, but between the sugar & the fresh cafe, 

I knew the drive was going to be sweeter on every level.

Now El Dr. tried to follow suggestions to sleep

but instead kept us entertained and awake with questions and stories.

Not sure if it was excitement, or the knowledge that he had a captive audience, but the child didn't stop for 2 hours.  De veras.  We clocked it.

And we loved it.

El Dr. brought a new dimension and meaning into our lives and routine. 

Imagination, curiosity, and innocent, loving, never ending energy.

Questions that took us by surprise by their depth and honesty.

Stories that had us smiling, sniffling and stupified.

Grandparenting- it ain't for the slight of spirit.

Camping/Sleeping in our room in Tala Ha si

Matter of fact, when I asked the newly initiated Sweetie how he liked being called "Grandpa"  he said-

"I liked it.  I think I'm gonna be a good one."

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After a week of full time grandparenting,

El Dr & BB think so too.

Babushka Besos a todos.  Cuidensen.

P.S. Tala HA si  is how El Dr. pronounces the city of Tallahassee, the capital city of Florida. Not quite where BB and Grandpa Sweetie live, but close enough.

P.P.S. This is the final post on my week with El Dr. Go back and read Part 1 & Part 2, because you know you can't get enough of my grandson's cuteness.  ; )