I'm realizing anew the unique opportunity Michael and I had to serve a young congregation while he was in the Air Force chaplaincy..... somewhere along the line I made lots of "young" friends. I didn't realize how odd this was until the last few years when I realized most my friends were my daughter's ages. ::snort:: Funny how that works - we were all the same age at our first assignment. ::snort::
One such friend is Rachel and her husband Matt and children. It was a delight to be able to eat together tonight and connect in person. These kids are my "first set of grand kids." I was a bit worried Elli has entered the "stranger danger" phase since we last saw them.
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WHO IS THAT MAN AND WOMAN????? |
I had no such concerns with Joy. She ran out to the driveway, "Grandma De'Etta and Stacia are here!" I'm sure she's thrilled to see the boys and Michael as well.
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Joy & Stacia |
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Star Wars Risk...Nate, Zac and Seth prefer the boys company to mine. ::snort:: |
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Melts my heart - Nate is a great big brother! |
Spending time with this family is a soothing balm to our hearts! We are blessed our stagnation has resulted in a few more visits. We are excited to see God confirming His call and plan in their lives.
And Elli? Yes, she warmed up to us. How do I know? Well - would one share her most impressive tricks with just ANYONE?????
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I tried - I can't do this. |
Seriously, she let me hold her, smiled for me, cooed...and this is all good because we're having a pizza game night with the kids next Friday so Rachel and Matt can go to a big shindig to honor Matt and the others receiving quarterly awards....it's a good thing she warmed back up to us.
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I think she'll be an orator - look at those expressive eyes and gestures |
Thanks, Matt and Rachel. We had a great evening!
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