We Are Blessed

We were sitting out on the front porch chatting. Joel, myself, and three of our kids.  We had ordered pizza and were waiting until it was time to pick it up.  Meanwhile the grands were inside playing a game of cribbage.  Or so we thought.  The girls had decided to get ready for lunch, and by the time we came in the table was set, the rest of the food was out, and all we had to do was make room for the pizza boxes.

We are blessed.

There are six of our grands that come together and connect quite a bit at family weddings, reunions, and celebrations.  They range in ages from 17 to 8, and are a great example of working and playing together no matter what stage of life they are in.  They live in different places, live somewhat different lives, and yet are a fine example of how to  get along and just "do life".

We are blessed.

As I observed the grands interact with us, I could only give God praise.  There was an exchange of love and trust that cannot be taken for granted.  They chatted often, played games, colored, and watched old slides.  They love seeing their parents as kids and are stunned that their grandparents were once young and had black hair.....or more hair!  Ha....These are memories we cherish, the give and take.

We wish we could see all our grands more often, but we give thanks for those who come together. We love seeing our family enjoy each other.  This gathering was for Joel's 70th birthday. Nothing big planned with the heat and humidity keeping us inside, but my hubby was happy as a lark declaring it was "the best birthday!"

We are blessed.

Do any of you watch the show "Blue Bloods"?  We watch for several reasons~ our son is a police officer, we like actor Tom Selleck, and we like the Reagan family that comes together.  Each a unique personality, living life differently, but yet respectful and caring for each other even when they disagree!  Oh how I would love to do dinner as a whole family on a weekly basis.  With our kids scattered around the Midwest, it is not an option, but will always remain on our wish list.

Life is precious, and remembering to give thanks for our annual family gathering, the fellowship of sibs and cousins during other celebrations, and our home echoing with the sounds of laughter of sweet grandchildren is so important.

We are blessed.