Can’t say I haven’t had some adjustments to make….but life is very good in Grand Blanc. I love the church at Bristol Road and making friends with some great people.
I am enjoying getting involved with Small Groups, Bible classes and HIS Ministry, that provides food & clothing to people of the community. Working and studying together brings God’s people closer and unites them in a special way. Bill had been volunteering as a driver for the Cancer Society and I have joined him when I can in that endeavor. We meet so many people suffering from this horrible disease but dealing with it with grace and dignity. It’s a blessing to spend time getting to know them. We also try to spend as much time with our 4 grandchildren (we had a new one born this past March 14th, a little girl to Jason & Mandy). Three only live about ½ hour drive from us, another tremendous blessing. The move has added about another 1-1/2 hour to our drive to Tennessee to see Grayden but we have made several trips to see him (and their parents of course) and actually brought Grayden home for a week. That was a real treat!
The holidays were hectic but very exciting. We had all of our kids and grandkids here for "Christmas" on New Year's Weekend. David came from Texas, Brian from Ohio and Rob, Jennifer & Grayden from Tennessee. Kyle, Megan & Jackson and Jason, Mandy & Blair of course were only 1/2 hr away. Oh yeah, and all 3 granddogs, can't forget them as they are definitely part of the family. Bad news was my system went on overload and I came down with multi-infections which put me in bed and Bill in charge of everything. Shock to his system but he did a great job. He was also overwhelmed with my "Christmas" decorations...but then got into the swing of things and we went out and purchased a 12' artificial flocked tree and all the red decorations we could find for the living room. And of course we had to have a stocking for everyone, dogs included and Itsy #2 (Named Brynn Layne when she was born March 14th). Such a blessing....we look forward to many more Christmases together. And how could I not mention the photo shoot of the 3 oldest grandkids (taken just days before Brynn's arrival). Bill & I came up with this idea to take all 3 to Portrait Innovations to have their picture taken together. We thought we could handle that ... sure!! So thankful that Kyle offered to accompany us. Talk about chaos...Blair had been sick and was very emotional which just confused and scared the boys. The people at the photo shoot were so patient and good they managed to get these great pictures of the kids. The one of the 3 of them below was actually they way most of it went. LOL. We love the pictures and are glad we did it. Can't wait to take all four of them next time. Hopefully all the parents can make that one.!! LOL.
Much time has been spent traveling back and forth to Ohio & Michigan as we are working on the house there. Still trying to combine two households and meshing our priorities and lives but Life is Good and we thank God for the chance to be retired and serve Him and our families.
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