My Children's Children...

My life was forever changed last October when my two grandchildren were born three days apart. Ever since then, I've been struggling to be in several places at the same time... both physically and mentally. When I'm at my home, I am mentally wanting to be in Texas, visiting with them and their parents in their homes. When we are able, we do what we did this past weekend - pack up and drive across two states to be with them physically!

WHAT A TREAT!!!

Justin and Baby Megan, on the left
Matthew and Baby Austin, on the right
These alert and active babies are just over 3 months old!!!

We two grandparents with our sweet granddaughter and her parents

We two grandparents with our precious grandson and his parents

Our grandson - Austin David Allison

Our granddaughter - Megan Ashley Allison

We enjoyed being together for the weekend at Matthew and Annette's house in Houston. We were willing to split our time and drive north through Weatherford to visit with Justin, Rachel, and Megan... but they made the ultimate sacrifice and drove the 4.5 hours to Houston, so we were all able to be together in one place. I am so thankful that we were able to see the babies together like this while they are still little babies. They are growing up so quickly, and are changing every day! Such sweet babies...

These two precious sweethearts sure didn't make it easy for us to head home!

Praise God for two such wonderful and beautiful blessings!

Thankful List...

In continuing to add to my Thankful List, I must always begin by restating my thankfulness for the love of God, and the gift of His Son Christ Jesus - His free gift of salvation. In addition, I am so thankful for the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives, as Comforter and Encourager, and more.

This week, I am thankful for opportunities:
1) to visit with our sons and their families in TX
2) to freely worship God in a church of our choosing
3) to live in this country, the USA
4) to share life with my spouse
5) to access the written word, without regulation
6) to know and have friendships with other Christians around me
7) to bring my needs, and those of others, to the Lord in prayer
8) to know the one, true God

I realize I am extremely blessed, and plan to share these blessings - not hoard them.

" I will praise the name of God with song

And magnify Him with thanksgiving."

PSALM 69:30

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