Sane, Simple, Sacred: Isn't It Grand?

Isn't It Grand?

Three Grands came from Kansas to visit us!

We had a weiner roast -- then went to The Park.
This morning they'll go home to grow some more
until we get to see them again...
Yes. It's been grand.

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Jacquelyn StagerJuly 16, 2011 at 7:29 AM
I was all smiles looking at this until I read the last line, and a teardrop fell! It's so hard when they live so far away! Happy you were able to redeem the precious time you had with them and sounds like it was a GRAND day!
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Nellie's Cozy PlaceJuly 16, 2011 at 8:55 AM
Morning Rebecca,
Feels like ages since I have been by........
Thanks for coming by to see me and for your comforting comments and your prayers.
Have to say the last part of the week has been much better than the first, and we are seeing the Lord moves in a big way, so we are all very hopeful. Lots of discussion all week, between us and our daughter, she and her fiancee, and their counselor, so it is all good, and we feel the results will be all the better.
It really has been good having her here all week, but she will be going home today sometime.
She is doing much better now, and I am so grateful. I believe this will all just be a delayed delight when the wedding does occur.
They will have a much better start in life.

thanks so very much for your prayers, we have really felt and seen them!!

Looks like you have been having a very fun summer. Loved all those colorful houses, they are all so cute. So glad you had a great time
with your grand children, I know they were probably thrilled to see you both, as were you to see them.

Have a very blessed week ahead hon,
Nellie
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GlendaJuly 16, 2011 at 1:35 PM
I feel your love and gratitude! Grands are such a blessing!!
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Kathleen July 16, 2011 at 2:45 PM
Oh girl, you're talking my language! Whenever the grandchildren are around, I feel 25 years younger. When they leave, I feel 30 years older :)

What joy they are; and how they unleash a wave of love reserved in our hearts just for them.

Enjoy!
Kathleen
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Heather's Blog-o-ramaJuly 16, 2011 at 3:49 PM
Oh, I"m glad you could enjoy some tiem with your three grands :) :) So precious..

That twisty slide looked like FUN. I re member those as a kid. I wish they made one for adults :) :)

Have a great weekend. Love and hugs from Oregon, Heather :)
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SandyJuly 16, 2011 at 7:54 PM
Oh, they are adorable and I know you
are all having so much fun! I love it
when you share pictures of them.
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DianaJuly 16, 2011 at 9:59 PM
Grand and Cute!! There's nothing like spending some time with the grands. Especially when there is a weeny roast involved!!
I just bought a bag of those gigantic marshmallows. I can't wait to toast one!
Love Di ♥
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MaryannJuly 16, 2011 at 11:32 PM
Don't ya just love those "grands" looks like you guys had a great time
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JudyJuly 17, 2011 at 7:34 PM
Now this looks like FUN to me!
And I've really been enjoying those vacation pictures.
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