I Know my _____ is Real

Yes, I wonder what should go in that blank...my child seems to have a different opinion than the rest of the world! "I Know My God is Real" is one of the songs from VBS this year. When we were leaving church last night, with the church secretary and one of the deacons coming out behind us, my kids were singing this song. Though Thomas couldn't seem to get out God...he was singing "pod" instead and this change evidently confused the girl child! Suddenly Rachael proudly proclaimed, "I know my POOP is real!" Needless to say, laughter ensued from everyone except my husband and I who, I think it's safe to assume, were BOTH mortified!

Weddings

Well, my Dad got married this weekend, and my sister-in-law, Elizabeth, is getting married on July 12th. Today I got to see her bridal portrait proofs and they are phenomenal! We told her if she wasn't so beautiful it would be alot easier to decide which picture was the best! A guy from Kim Box photography did her shots and did a fantastic job! Their photos are more like pieces of art instead of just pictures. I'll post one as soon as I have one. Same with pictures of my Dad's wedding...too much to say to blog about that one right now. But I will say briefly, the happy couple is having the time of their life right now in our favorite place on earth, Disney World. And last night, they had prime rib inside Cinderella's castle and watched the late night fireworks show being shot off less than 100 feet away! I'm so jealous! She was a beautiful bride, and my father was handsome as ever. The only down side was the idiots who worked at the venue...but again, I'll save that for another post!

The Blessing of the "Greats"

This summer has afforded some sweet times with Rachael and Thomas' great-grandparents. We are so blessed to have them as an active part of our lives. On special occasions I think about this and thank God for His gift of time and relationships. I am so thankful to be loved by Steven's grandparents equally...as if I were born to one of their own children.

Today I was leaving Granny and PawPaw Sessions' house before Steven and the kids. I looked up when I was leaving and there stood Granny at the window waving to me just like she would do for all of her grandchildren. I'm not sure that it surprised me as much as it soothed me...it probably doesn't seem like a big deal to most people. But, Wow! To me, that was such a confirmation of her love for me!

And our sweet Granny Tucker...the Alzheimer's is taking her faster than ever, but I grow to love that woman more and more every time I see her. Not that her words or actions nowdays make her more lovable, sometimes it's quite the contrary, but just the blessing of being in her presence...remembering what it was like to experience the fullness of her love and grace...what an honor and a privilege to be able to serve her now...to keep her company, or bring her dinner...to know that she calls our house if she needs someone quick...my heart aches for the Granny we've already lost, but rejoices for the new ways God has given us to share in a loving relationship with her now. What a tremendous blessing. At Lizzie's wedding shower a couple of weekends ago, we got to see Reny in all her glory again~ when she walked into the room, the same poise, grace, smile, gentle laugh and touch, and witty charm swept over her as she greeted long-time friends and acquaintances and asked about their families. She was the Bell of the Ball...for a brief moment she was shining again in that special way only a lady of her class and caliber can sparkle. And in a flash it was gone. Back to reality and the dull ache of loving and losing...but that's so much better than having never loved her at all.

I'm posting some pictures of the "Greats" with Rachael at her ballet recital this year. The Sessions' are the "Snowcaps"---thus leading my children to refer to her as "The Clean Granny". Granny Tucker has been dubbed "The Real Granny"...don't ask me why, I couldn't tell you! :)