This picture of the two newest great granddaughters and their mothers was taken on January 2, 2008 in the fellowship time following Don's dad's funeral. The funeral was a time of remembering a long life 'well lived." Don's mother wanted the service to be a celebration and it was. The service ended with a congregational song, "What a Day That Will Be." And it will be - when we are all together again! We have a godly heritage to remember and teach to all those coming behind.

Being a grandmother

Don and I think being grandparents is at least as wonderful as we thought it would be -- maybe more. Having Rebecca close so I get to see her often is very fun. Don loves to get to see her when he comes home from Austin. --- Having her smile just because 'Honey is here' is soooo heart warming.
I never thought I would be one of those 'silly' grandparents who talks to babies on the phone, but yes, my hand goes up and so does Pop's. We talk to both babies. With Anne far away from us, three or four months in between being with her seems like forever. I observe Rebecca changing and learning things every time I see her (at least a couple of times a week) and I enjoy hearing what Anne is doing today, but we look forward to being with her and experiencing the little person that she is becoming. I tell Melodie to please show Anne our pictures so she will know who we are when we get there again.

I really think that I enjoyed our children as they grew up, but I tell our girls and others that kids grow up so fast. Really, really enjoy babyhood and each stage after. ---- Being a grandparent is joy all over again. I love it!

Check out the pictures that Julie and Melodie post on their blogs to keep up with our babies.

Now that Spring is here, I thought I should blog a picture from
Christmas Day 2007. We had a great time. I feel blessed!