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All of you are aware of the drama that surrounds my youngest grandson. It has yet to play itself out. Our family holds tight to the promise that God is good and He is in control. No matter what happens in the next weeks and months we will cling to that promise and we will praise Him!

My awesome son is new to the blog world. Like his sister, he is an amazing writer. Please visit his blog and read his recent post about his nephew. Warning: Bring kleenex.

It Was Sooooo Embarassing!!

Dear Sister,

Oh how you owe me!!! I hadn't told you about how badly our father embarrassed me a couple of weeks ago. Truth be told, I just wanted to forget all about it, but then today happened. I quickly remembered the other incident and decided that it had to be blogged. I truly want to know if you can top either of these episodes.

The first incident happened when dad and I went to the Olive Garden. After standing beside the table for 5 minutes (like he always does) and declaring in his lovely loud voice that he needed a minute to unlock his knees before we could exit the restaurant, I told him that I was going to use the restroom on the way out. When I came back out, he was standing in the lobby by the hostess. As I approached, he said, "Well, here comes my other-half." I can guarantee you it wasn't quiet. I can guarantee you that the look on my face must have been pretty funny because the hostess simply winked at me. There were several people standing around and I had to resist the urge to clear up any misconception. Being dad's 'other-half' is wrong on so many levels, but I quickly discerned that I would probably not see any of those people ever again and I let it go.

Today I had to take our dad to the grocery store. You know, the one he insists on driving all the way to. First of all, he drove, which is another story all in itself, but we managed to get there in one piece. By the way, I drove home. Anyway, we were in the detergent aisle. He asked me in a voice that was just short of being megaphone volume:

"Do you know anything about this new Shout bleach alternative? I have a coupon for it. I'm getting a little bit disgusted with Clorox. It just doesn't seem to be getting the stains out of my underwear." TMI!! Oh my goodness!! Does the entire grocery store need to know about that? Did I need to know about that?

So, sister dear, can you top either one of those? Where were you when I needed you? Starbucks wasn't nearly enough. I thought about stopping off at a bar. Until I remembered that I don't really drink. Oh well.

Utah Fun and Tagged For a MeMeMe

We spent Easter in Utah with two of the cutest little boys in the world. My oldest grandson makes me laugh all of the time. Over the last 6 months his language skills have exploded. He reminds me of his mommy at that age....if he can't talk he just might blow up. He says the funniest things and his speech patterns are adorable. I could sit and listen to him talk all day long.

He was really cute on Easter. He knows that that is the day that "Jesus rose again." The way he says it just melts my heart. He was also cute with all of the 'bunny' stuff too. He insisted on opening each egg as he found it at the Easter Egg Hunt. Too funny. Good thing he was with little kids his own age or he would have only gotten one egg.



My youngest grandson is precious. We last saw the boys 4 weeks ago. In those 4 weeks #2 has exploded too. Not with verbal skills mind you, but from a skinny newborn to a CHUBBY infant. He has rolls and creases all over the place. Too cute.



While we were there we went to two different parks to play. One of them is a historical park with old buildings and farm equipment. There were plenty of ducks to feed and animals to see. There was also a tractor ride. My #1 grandson and Papa went on the tractor. I stayed with a sleeping #2 grandson and watched.

The second park was amazing. The play equipment made me want to be a kid again.




It was windy and brisk that day, but grandson #1 had a good time anyway.



And grandson #2 loved just hanging out:


My hubby and grandson #1 are still joined at the hip. He only wants to be with Papa when Papa is around. That's okay with me because it just couldn't be any more precious. One evening Hubby and I loaded the boys into their strollers to take them for a walk. Hubby was putting #2 in his stroller and I was holding the stroller still so that #1 could climb into it. He took my hands and pushed them off the handle of the stroller and said, "No, Papa's stroller." I asked him if he meant that Papa had to push that stroller and he said, "Yes, Papa push. You push other stroller." And there you have it. I can't even push him in the stroller if Papa is around.



When we returned from that walk Papa and #1 played tackle football while #2 and I watched. #1 was having so much fun tackling and being tackled that he when he would laugh he would start snorting.



It was a great visit. Too short, as always, but great just the same. We weren't home but just a few minutes when Hubby said how much he already missed the boys. One of the things I taught #1 to say while we were there was, "Papa retire." You know, if #1 wants it, Papa just might do it. We actually looked at a few houses and town homes while we were there. Once my son and his fiance figure out where they are going to spend the rest of their lives we'll have to see what the future holds. For now #1 can just keep working his magic on Papa's heart :o)
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Please keep our family in your prayers this week. Especially on Thursday. There is a hearing in regards to the adoption. Nothing will be settled at this hearing, but pray that the attorneys get the judge they want for future hearings and that all of the counsel gets appointed the way everyone wants it to. Continue to pray for our grandson and his future.
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Now that that is completed, my daughter tagged me for a MeMeMe, so here goes:

8 things I'm looking forward to:

1. My son's wedding in September.
2. Resolution of my grandson's contested adoption.
3. My husband retiring in the next couple of years.
4. Traveling more.
5. Going to Utah for my grandson's birthday in July.
6. Mother-Daughter Tea at church with Heather.
7. Women's Retreats this fall. (Hopefully, I am going to Utah for one)
8. Having more grandchildren to love and spoil.

8 things I did yesterday:

1. Got a bear hug from my grandson.
2. Flew home from Salt Lake.
3. Picked up my dog.
4. Ate Rubio's fish tacos.
5. Went to Costco.
6. Unpacked.
7. Did laundry.
8. Watched Biggest Loser.

8 things I wish I could do:

1. Pay off all of my daughter's adoption attorneys.
2. Pay off my kids student loans.
3. Cut myself in half and live near both of my kids.
4. Buy a mountain cabin.
5. Be a travel writer.
6. Go to Lake Tahoe.
7. Find an amazing dress for my son's wedding.
8. Eat anything I want and never gain weight.

8 shows I enjoy:

1. Survivor
2. Grey's Anatomy
3. Private Practice
4. Biggest Loser
5. Amazing Race
6. Criminal Minds
7. American Idol
8. Friends (reruns)

8 people I tag:

1. Dena at Happily Ever After
2. Zandra at Mrs. Brown
3. Heather at The Heaven I'm Headed To
4. Heidi at Nothingbutbluesky
5. Janet at MusicAllAroundMe
6. Amy at The Adams Family
7. Deb at Murphy was a Navy
Wife
8. Bethany at Falling Out of the Wardrobe

If you were already tagged by someone else, of course, you don't have to do it again.

Sorry this is such a long and rambling post, but I haven't posted in a while and I had a lot to say. Uh-oh, where do you suppose my daughter and #1 grandson get it?

While I'm Waiting

Last night our Women's Ministry Board put on an event at church. Not an ordinary event mind you, but an event indeed. We had a Sleepover. An Anti-Slumber Party. An event of epic grazing at the snack table. I think it was a huge success. We had over 60 women come to start the evening and about 50 must have stayed to not-slumber. Besides not sleeping, we played games, heard an awesome devotional,and prayed together. Some women painted their nails, we enjoyed overall amazing fellowship with other women in the church and we watched the movie Fireproof.

At home we have been "waiting" for news of the paternity test. Wanted to know and not wanting to know. I haven't posted anything about it recently because there just hasn't been anything to say. I have tried to focus on the assurance that my God is an awesome God and that he loves our family beyond my comprehension. No matter what the results, he is not trying to hurt us. I have prayed more about this then I can even begin to tell you. I have tried to make my prayers remain for His will and for the well being of my Grandson, but sometimes it is sooooo hard. I want what I want and that of course goes without saying.

Through all of this, God has shown me what an awesome support system I have through my Sisters in Christ. Last night they told me that they were all praying....all.the.time. and that they were checking my daughter's blog and Facebook faithfully for updates. These amazing women and women like them at churches all over the country have been lifting my grandson, and his mommy and daddy, up in prayer. God knows that this little boy is so important to so many people.

While we were watching the movie Fireproof this song was part of the movie:

While I'm Waiting

John Waller
The Blessing

I’m waiting
I’m waiting on You, Lord
And I am hopeful
I’m waiting on You, Lord
Though it is painful
But patiently, I will wait

I will move ahead, bold and confident
Taking every step in obedience

While I’m waiting
I will serve You
While I’m waiting
I will worship
While I’m waiting
I will not faint
I’ll be running the race
Even while I wait

I’m waiting
I’m waiting on You, Lord
And I am peaceful
I’m waiting on You, Lord
Though it’s not easy, no
But faithfully, I will wait
Yes, I will wait

And I will move ahead, bold and confident
Taking every step in obedience

While I’m waiting
I will serve You
While I’m waiting
I will worship
While I’m waiting
I will not faint
I’ll be running the race
Even while I wait


I will move ahead, bold and confident
I'll be taking every step in obedience, yea

While I’m waiting
I will serve You
While I’m waiting
I will worship
While I’m waiting
I will not faint

I will serve You while I’m waiting
I will worship while I’m waiting
I will serve You while I’m waiting
I will worship while I’m waiting
I will serve You while I’m waiting
I will worship while I’m waiting
I will serve You while I’m waiting
I will worship while I’m waiting on You, Lord

How amazing is it that we should choose to watch that movie, with this song, with those words, last night, while I'm waiting? God never ceases to give us what we need, when we need it. While I am waiting I will serve Him and I will worship Him and I will love Him.

Thank you to all of you who have been on this journey with me. There are no words to express how much you mean to me and what true support you have been.

What About That Seemed Like A Good Idea?

My Hubby did the strangest thing the other day. As the days have gone by, I still can't begin to imagine what the thought process could have possibly been to have made it seem like a good idea on any level.

(Keep in mind that I have a Golden Retriever who comes in the house and at the time I had my 2.5 year old grandson staying with me who loves to play outside.)

My grandson was outside in the backyard playing. He likes to play with his trucks in the rocks, play in the dog's water, look for lizards under anything that they might possibly hide under and he especially loves to play up on the hill. Our kid's old playhouse is still up there and he loves to go inside and shut the door. Whenever he would go outside we would tell him the same thing which was that he wasn't allowed to play in the dog water. Sometimes he obeyed, but more often he didn't. This particular day I was checking on him every couple of minutes through my bedroom window. He was happily playing on the hill with the dog in tow. The next thing I knew he was coming down the stairs holding his hands out like something was on them. I went to the back door just as he arrived and he was saying Uh-oh over and over again. I saw that his hands, shirt and jeans had white paint on them. With his track record, I just assumed he had gotten into paint somewhere. I cleaned him up and his mommy asked him where he had gotten the paint. He showed us where. Total confusion was the only response I could come up with. I wish I would have thought to have taken a picture of what he was showing us. Up on the hill was a hole filled with white paint. Yep, right where the dog walks and the two year old plays. Annoyed beyond belief, I got a shovel and filled the hole with dirt to cover the paint. I called my husband to try and get an explanation, but only got his voice mail. Needless to say, I left him a rather scathing voice mail wanting to know what on earth he was thinking.

When he returned my call he confirmed what I already knew....he hadn't been thinking at all. He said that he had just a small amount of paint left in the bottom of the can and he thought if he poured it in a hole it would set up and he could just dig it up and throw it away. Say what???? Did you forget that we have a dog and a 2 year old? Do you have any idea how lucky you are that one of them didn't get it on their paws/feet and track it across the carpet? I mean seriously! After a short pause he replied, "Hmmmm....I guess I just never thought about that." Now, for anyone who knows my husband.......how is that response even possible? And the other question I have about this whole thing is......is it even environmentally safe to do what he did? And why is it that the whole time it was happening all I could think of was that I couldn't wait to blog about it?

Please Continue To Pray

If you read my daughter's blog then you know that the, 'you are not the dad.....yes I am the dad,' alledged birth father of my new grandson is still making noise. As of this second he hasn't filed anything formal, but he hasn't gone away yet either.

When we got the news that he was still in the picture I instantly had this verse going through my head over and over:

"For I know the plans I have for you declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11

I KNOW that the Holy Spirit laid that verse on my heart for a reason. It doesn't mean that this will turn out the way we want it, but it does mean that HE has plans for Matthew that will prosper him and give him a hope and a future. HE loves this little boy more than we do, so, imagine how fiercely HE will protect him!

The other verse that instantly came to my mind is Matthew 6:27 -

"Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life?"

And Matthew 6:34-

"Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of it's own."

We will love Matthew each and every day. We will not worry about whether tomorrow will be different. All we have is today.

Continue to pray for us. We really appreciate it.

My New Grandson

My new grandson came home today! He is perfect and he is adorable!



We are enjoying this time to get to know him, not to mention hugging and kissing him.

Please pray for our family as this adoption may end up being contested. We are loving him every moment of every day. We know that this situation is out of our control and trust in the one who is in control. We know that the Lord has a plan for this little boy and his future and in the mean time we will just hug and kiss him a little more.