Thanks

The month of gratitude had me pondering what I am thankful for – and at the top of the list is my husband, my rock, my love, my eternal companion.  He has always been there to do anything I need, but recently he has had to do more than ever.  He likes working in the yard with power saws, but trimming bushes has never been high on his list.  But he is now willingly doing it with me giving him direction!  Love him for that!

After 40 years, the grapefruit tree is dying.

So grateful for birth mothers who love their children so much they find the best family to raise them.  Without the love of these awesome women, we would not have the opportunity to love three of our grandchildren!!  This picture is blurry of Cam, but I love that he wanted his picture taken with the wood creation he made.  It’s me!  And he even drew glasses on with red marker!  Love, love, love this kid!

Totally surprised he made me – Papa is his main guy!

It is a blessing to be able to attend special functions of the grandchildren we have in the valley.  I love seeing them in sports and school activities.  So grateful to have so many close enough to make many of their events!  This month we got to see Caitlin perform with the Higley High School marching band – that’s her in the middle, by the flute players!!

So happy that, when Kevin comes to see Bremen, he stays at our house because then we get to spend lots of time with Bremen, too!

The biggest blessings in our life, though, call us Papa and Grammie.  So thankful for every one of our grandchildren – their unique personalities and varied talents and interests will ensure we never have to be bored if we don’t want to be!

The ones that live near….

...and the ones that live far.