While in Connecticut, we were fortunate to get to see the
maiden voyage of my son-in-law’s submarine. He has spent countless hours in
preparing for this event. Building a submarine for the US Navy is no easy feat.
His dedication, intelligence and patriotism radiates around him. Very few
people get to ever watch a submarine leave the dock to head for deep seas.
While talking with Chris, you could hear his pride when he made it home after
the boat’s first run. He’s out again now doing further testing. I love you
Chris and am blessed to have you as part of the family. Being a Cub fan sure helped!
My eldest grandson is Teddy, a bundle of joy. I never
realized a tenth of the love I would feel for this little generation. He came
into “my bedroom” each morning with greetings of “Good Morning Sunshine.” I
hadn’t seen him since December so you can imagine the changes in this wonderful
guy. His creativity has skyrocketed. When we first
arrived at the airport, Teddy came running up to me with outstretched arms.
That alone was worth the trip. I’ve written about our special Maundy Thursday
service that has been forever etched in my heart. On the way to the airport, he asked if I remembered that Jesus had
died for me. He firmly reminded me to not forget this important key event at
the heart of Christianity.
Ollie is two years old, about exactly two years younger than
his brother. At first his speech was slightly delayed, so he received speech
services. Recent testing has shown that he has outgrown that need. Let me tell
you, he surely talks now. At first his words seem garbled, but after listening
a day or two, you quickly catch on. This little guy is a climber who is sure to
add gray hairs to my daughter. His exuberance has already caused a trip or two
to the emergency room, and I’m sure these visits will be repeated. To look at
his huge smile explode over his face provides me with all of the pain
medication that I need.
Then there is my tremendous daughter, Stephanie. She fears
her popularity with me has dropped since she provided me with grandchildren,
but she is far from correct. I’m in awe of the many things she does as a wife
and mother. Their family is based on God so multiple key Bible verses can be
seen taped on walls throughout her home. Both of the little ones knew more
about Easter than many adults filling the pews this past Sunday. Stephanie and
I gave ourselves fancy manicures and pedicures with these sticker things. I’m
surprised that my nails look so nice after our laughter interrupted our own spa
treatments. My heart is swelling much like that Christmas Grinch. Stephanie
always takes time out of her busy schedule to call and chat about anything and
everything. Somehow, when I wasn’t paying attention, she has grown from being a
daughter to also being a role model and a friend. I love her dearly.
So you can see why I’m missing that bunch. I’m thrilled that
being off work allows me the freedom to go spend a random week out in
Connecticut. Life is good.
God Uses My Chronic Pain to Prove that Life is Good:
- I got through giving longer bath times to my
grandsons since I now have my new neurostimulator. How fun!
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