I just wanted to share this picture from our informal "Family Day" yesterday. We spent a relaxing (and gorgeous!) day at the house: eating (Pete made Danish pancakes, cinnamon rolls & pizza from scratch), playing, enjoying the garden that Pete has so lovingly maintained, and just overall being thankful for time together before the craziness sets in. I think this is my favorite picture from the whole day. It captures the sheer sense of joy that Jade has brought into our family's life, but particularly to Addie, who is relishing all the joys of "grandmahood." The beginning of Addie's dialysis was coincidentally timed almost perfectly with Jade's arrival last summer. It was as if God said, I know you're starting something that will be challenging and burdensome, but here's a little something to help you enjoy yourself and bring you new life as you journey through it.
(Joan)
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I wish I coulda been there. Even though I probably won't be able to make it up soon know that my thoughts are prayers are with all of you. And thanks for the blog to keep me updated! -Brenan
ReplyDeletePlease know that our thoughts and prayers are with all of you! I love this picture as well. Those smiles just say it all. Thank you for setting this up so that all of us that care for all of you will know how you are doing. I didn't want to call and bother anyone.
ReplyDeletemuch love to all of you-
Shannon and Elizabeth (aka killer) :)
What a "perfect timing" indeed! A little blessing from God. It makes me think of the words in Isaiah 58:11:
ReplyDelete"The LORD will guide you always;
he will satisfy your needs in a sun-scorched land and will strengthen your frame. You will be like a well-watered garden, like a spring whose waters never fail."
What a beautiful baby! What a sweet picture of the joy she has brought to Addie!
Printing the picture and keeping it taped to my computer to remind me to pray.
Hugs,
Maria
Joan and Addie:
ReplyDeleteYou will most certainly be in our prayers as you take this journey together...and God will hold and protect you all along the way. I loved your comment, Joan, about the gift and timing of Jade in your lives. May you continue to be strengthened by her and God's many other gifts. We will be thinking of you while we're in Korea!!!
Blessings,
Jana and Michael