This week of celebrating the life of our friend Tom and
celebrating the new life of our granddaughter, Brooklyn, ends with a life transition
for us. We want to thank our precious daughter, Lauren, and her husband, Garrett,
for allowing us the privilege of watching their boys for these last four years.
It has been
exhilarating. It has been exhausting. It has been challenging. It has been
joy-filled. It has been filled with worry and fear. (we are forever grateful that
Gavin’s epilepsy is now under control) These four years have been a blessing
from God and we praise Him for putting these boys in our lives and for keeping
these old folks healthy enough to keep up! (Barely!) It has been the greatest blessing God could provide.
Life is full of change
and transition. It is full of hellos and goodbyes. Jesus does not change.
Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and
forever. Hebrews 13:8
His timing is
perfect and we know these boys are ready to be out in the world as God begins to stir in them their gifts and
natural abilities to shine in this world. Our emotions are bitter-sweet, but
the bonds will remain. And this fall we will be caring for our sweet Brooklyn
for a year or two.
Children’s children are a crown to the aged, and
parents are the pride of their children. Proverbs 17:6
Father,
This week of change and transition is filled with Your love
and care. You do not change and we count on Your firm foundation. We thank You
for the gift of grandchildren. Watch over Gavin and Grayson as they venture out
in the world to become the men of God You have called them to be and may they always know how much we love them.
In Jesus name,
Amen
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