Last weekend my Grandmother passed away. She had a short health struggle and she was blessed to be surrounded by her husband of 64 years and her children when she passed. It is a very long tale but suffice it to say it was a tough week for me for many reasons related to poor decisions that adults made while I was growing up. Their decisions related to marriage and divorce made numerous family relationships challenging to say the least. So this week my three sisters had to travel home from out East to attend the funeral services. Seeing them of course was a highlight but adding more to our chaotic days was not what I had intended for this week. Funny how my plan is not always God's plan and God's timing. The service was beautiful and paid tribute to a special lady who gave so much of herself for others. She was a pillar in the community and seemed to have a quiet faith I wished I had known better. She is at peace now and will not have any further struggles with dementia and cancer. I could not have done the last few days without my sisters. I thank God for them every day and I am so glad they were able to make it home.
So this morning we are in full trip prep mode with a list to rock your socks off. In addition to clicking through the list we are spending all the time we can with our three boys, preparing them for our 8 days away. This morning I used my laptop to call them on the home computer via Skype and they were in awe. I agree boys. This technology stuff is absolutely amazing and will make staying in touch while we are in Ethiopia very easy. That is if we can stop Owen from making faces and crazy sounds into the camera. So here is a glimpse into the fun of summer. We ask for your prayers as our journey continues. We are coming to you baby girl and in just over one week we will hold you in our arms. Wow did I just say one week?
Gotta love two Dads napping at the lake
That is until a water balloon fight broke out!
Here's O-Dog loving some Noodles mac n cheese
after a morning at camp
Here's her room before...
Having bubble gum pink in our house is taking a bit of getting used to
but her room is starting to take shape.
We had to head to scoopers with friends after the final baseball all star game.
Love the face C-man!
Our friends had a group of us out to their cottage last week and
it was a delightful day!
This week Hayden starred in his first musical, The Music Man.
He did four shows and nearly every night the house was full.
What a delight to watch him shine!
Here's a favorite photo taken while Hayden gave me a
backstage tour after the show. Then he said, "Mom can I stay out
until 11:00 for the cast party? PLEEEEEASE!"
You are growing up way too fast.
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