This last Sunday was a special day for Delaney. At our church, it is a tradition for the grandparents to give a blessing/prayer for their newest grandchild. There is also a rosebud presented to the baby on this Sunday. Our family is unique in that both sets of grandparents are from the same church -- a real blessing that we sometimes take for granted! So, Grandma (Chelan's mom) wrote a nice poem to share, and then Papa (my dad) said a prayer for Delaney. We are so priviledged to have our children growing up surrounded by such a supportive church family!

I have struggled with writing about the shooting in Hesston - in fact, I wasn't going to post anything about it. However, for the sake of memories, I decided I should at least touch on it. It does deserve a place. It just hit so close to home - particularly since Doug was directly involved. Honestly, I sometimes feel guilty for struggling with this tragedy. I wasn't there, I didn't lose anyone close to me, and, although I know a few people who work there, I didn't know any of the victims. And I get to move on with my life with little disruption. I feel like I am on the outside looking in. But I guess that's okay. I didn't have to be directly involved for this to touch me. My heart is sad for the families of those who died, for those who were injured, for those who witnessed it, for my brother-in-law who will probably replay images over and over, for my sister and my niece and nephew who might sometimes wonder "what if?", for th...
Good pics!
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