We are so blessed and have so much for which we are thankful. God has been so good to us. This past week, we traveled to Ohio to be with our family. We anticipated our time together for months. It was everything we hoped it to be and so much more. Tony, Jillynn, Jaykob, Addi and Ella came all the way from North Carolina... Angel, Jeff and Kerri came from down the road... Ann and Ryan (Greg's mom and son) came over from Heath... Sue and I came down from Flint (even our dog, Missi made the trip)... to Greg and Amee's house (along with our grand-puppy, Brutus). The food was exception, the weather was great, the fun was beyond words. Everything wonderful that one could imagine, took place during our three days together (Tony even brought Cheerwine from NC- that's pop!).
Our only regret was that Mom and Dad were not with us (they are in Florida for the winter, so we can have them a lot longer in the years to come). But really they were there - all they have done for us... the legacy that have passed on that lives in each of us (they've even spoiled the dogs)... every gift (except Mom's exception cooking) but then again Angel made Mom's recipe for homemade noodles (and they were close if not right on!).
We ate and ate and ate some more... stayed up late and got up early... went to COSI (Center of Science and Industry)... took pictures and more pictures... went to Scott and Danielle's (neice) new home on Friday and got to see Bev and Randy's families (Roger's sister and brother) and all the cousins... ate "finger food" (even though Roger asked for a fork)... watched football... played games on the big screen tv... made more memories... hung outdoor Christmas lights... said good-bye and choked back a few tears.
To copy the words of a contemporary songwriter, "How can I say thanks for the things You have done for me? Things so undeserved, yet you give to prove your love for me. The voices of a million angels could not express my gratitude. All that I am or ever hope to be, I owe it all to Thee." Thank you God... thank you family... we are blessed and we are thankful.
5 comments:
We are a truely blessed family. We have made a lot of cherished memories and will continue to do so as our families grow. We love you so much and cant wait to be together soon! Love you
Greg, Amee' & Brutus
P.s. We already got your Christmas (even though the Coupons were a hit for a trip to the mall, or getting out of chores) but I promise its not "The White Shirt I told you about years ago" ha ha
love you
Thanks honey. How about Brutus and Missi even getting some ink? I am one blessed Dad - not lucky - blessed. Love ya!
We had a great time. Thanks for helping make it all possible! We love you so much and miss you already! You nailed it on the head...we are a truly blessed family & I am so thankful to be a part of it!
Love,
Jillynn
You got that right! And you're a keeper, a God-ordained part of this tribe... glad you like it! I thank God, every day for you.
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